practical whale photo-identification guide. Learn spotting tips, camera settings, what data to record, and where to share your photos.

The sperm whale ( Physeter macrocephalus ), the largest of the toothed whales, inhabits nearly all the world’s oceans, including the...

1. Do a Marine Mammal Observer course recognised by JNCC Why? This is the foundation for working as an observer. Recognized...

Compare JNCC, ACCOBAMS, and BOEM/PSO guidelines on exclusion zones and mitigation to protect marine mammals during offshore activities.

Whale–vessel collisions cause tragedies at sea. What are the Hotspots? How to avoid ship strikes? What to do after a colision? Some of...

Whales are not only majestic creatures; they are also pillars of the marine ecosystem. Their role goes far beyond their aura: they help...

People are often asking me where they can go to see whales. Here are 20 spots in the world to see them from shore, in my opinion one of...

Discover a list of powerful films, books, and documentaries that raise awareness about marine life, including whales, dolphins, and ocean conservation. Learn how art can inspire change.

Marine Mammal Observer is a niche profession that requires experience in the water and specific certificates. I think being a biologist...

As magical as an encounter with a whale could be, sometimes the encounter can turn into a drama. Collisions with whales are unexpected...

I did a campaign offshore France in November 2024 and we were very surprised to see a high quantity of landbirds travelling at night....

Happywhale tracks individual whales throughout our world's oceans. They believe that whale watching guides, naturalists and passengers are v

The North Atlantic right whale is one of the world’s most endangered large whale species, with only about 400 whales remaining. Two other sp

Bowhead Whales About The Species Bowhead whales are one of the few whale species that reside almost exclusively in Arctic and subarctic...

Satellite images are a very promising field to study wildlife and changing ecosystem. A recent article speaks about stranded whales.

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Step by Step Guide to set up a passive acoustic monitoring

A case study made by WWF of passive acoustic monitoring for the Vaquita: Vaquita (phocoena sinus) are shy purpoises endemic

Passive acoustic monitoring, or just ‘acoustic monitoring’, involves surveying and monitoring wildlife and environments using sound recorder

What are doing Marine Biologist with Humpback Niue Whale Research Photo ID + Tagging