Beaked Whales
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An Amazing Trip Offshore – 10/23
We departed from the dock at 12:15 AM, embarking on a journey into the deep ocean. Our first order of business was to convene for a group meeting, during which we informed everyone that we had changed our course from the Hudson Canyon. Some expressions of concern were visible on their faces until we revealed…
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A Rare Encounter with Blainville’s Beaked Whales – 14/9/21
Yesterday, we were immensely fortunate as we encountered one of the most rarely spotted animal on the planet: the Blainville beaked whale (Mesoplodon Densirostris). We were even blessed enough to see 3 individuals! The Canary Islands are one of the best spots in the world to see these animals, and yet, even here, it remains…
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The Naming of Things: Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whale
On the surface (under the surface?) the Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whale’s name seems very self-explanatory but that’s only if you know what a ginkgo is. Thankfully, we planted one in our front yard when we moved in and now it’s taller than our house, so I’ve had time to learn a little something about them. Bear…
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Killer Whales Hunt Beaked Whale – 18/2/20
Killer Whales hunt Beaked Whale this morning as hundreds of Shearwaters and Albatross flocked to the large oil slick that had formed on the surface. Our morning firstly began with a very curious Slater who spent time swimming right underneath our feet and saying good morning, such a sociable Orca. The rest of the family…
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The Naming of Things: Beaked Whales
Depending on who you ask there are 22 or 23 species of beaked whale on Earth and if you look at a picture of any one of them it’s pretty easy to see where they got their common name. Beaked whales are named for the prominent and elongated rostrums, or “beaks,” they all share. These…