Group of Killer Whales Desperately Trapped in Ice Has Apparently Escaped
A harrowing story of orcas trapped in an icy prison off the coast of Japan has come to a happy ending. The dozen or so whales were spotted earlier this…
Putin’s Porpoises: Russia Doubles Dolphin Soldier Pens in Crimea to ‘Counter Enemy Divers’
Russia is ramping up its efforts in the Ukraine war by doubling the number of its pens holding trained dolphins near the Black Sea port of Sevastopol, the UK defense…
What Are the Orcas Planning Next?
The northwest Atlantic Ocean’s orca population is thought to be exceedingly small—so two separate whale sightings in a single weekend is particularly notable. Perhaps, as marine mammal biologist Andrew Trites…
In Ukraine, Dead Dolphins Tell a Story of Ecocide and Violence
PRYMORSKE, UKRAINE—This stretch of Black Sea coastline is almost deserted, save for a small hut, running entirely on solar power. About 50 kilometers across the blue water is Zmiinyi (Snake)…
Lolita the Orca Will Return to the Sea After 50 Years in a Tank
One of the world’s most famous orcas is going back to the ocean after more than 50 years in captivity, following years of activism pushing for her release. Is AI…