Whales travel through the ocean, lunging, leaping, and playing, with grace and swiftness that belie their huge size. The ...

Its digestive tract was also completely empty, the stranding center said. The stranding center said it has responded to 46 long-finned pilot whales in New Jersey since 1978.

Ambergris, also known as sperm oil or whale vomit, is a waxy substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales. It is highly valued in the perfume industry for its unique fixative properties.

5 fast facts about whales. Cuvier's beaked whales hold the record for the deepest-diving mammal.They can go nearly 10,000 feet (3,000 m) below the water's surface — about 10 times deeper than ...

A humpback whale urinating near Hawaii. Credit: Lars Bejder/NOAA Scientists have long understood that microbes, zooplankton, and fish are vital sources of recycled nitrogen in coastal waters. But ...

From a whale’s digestive system to a multi-million-dollar product, ambergris is a perfect example of nature’s incredible and unexpected value. Published - February 03, 2025 12:04 pm IST.

Formation of ambergris, the ‘floating gold’ produced by whales. Ambergris is a rare, waxy substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus). Its formation is believed ...

Whale earlier discovered in shallow waters off Lantau Island, ... (AFCD), said the synthetic bag was relatively intact, meaning the whale’s digestive system had been unable to process it. ...

A whale stranded in Hong ... Chu said a canvas bag measuring 88 by 52 centimetres was found intact in the sea mammal’s digestive system, which he said may have blocked the animal’s digestive ...

Veterinarians have found a large synthetic bag in the digestive system of a whale that died on Sunday after being stranded in the waters off Hong Kong’s Lantau Island. The Agriculture, Fisheries ...

Researchers say sperm whales have a complex communication system, an example of how new technology is opening up the mysterious world of animal language. Accessibility links.

Mariners in Canadian waters can report sightings to the CCG Marine Mammal Desk at (833)-339-1020 or CCG radio. Reporters will be asked to provide vessel name, whale species sighted, number of ...