Alarm Bells Ring in a Whale Habitat Famed for its Silence

Researchers project a sevenfold increase in ship strikes and a cacophony of noise pollution in British Columbia’s Douglas Channel.

Feb 3, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

When the Ship Hits the Fin

A forensic technique borrowed from the crime lab shows if a ship delivered the killing blow.

Jan 23, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Canary Island Whales See a Sudden Spike in Ship Strikes

The rush of whale deaths in the early part of the year prompted concern from scientists and officials.

Dec 12, 2019 | 500 words, about 2 minutes