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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jun 11

Wanna read more? whalescientists.com/can-whales-s... Story by Eline Van Aalderink, Infographic/illustrations by @anaisremili.bsky.social

Can Whales Smell? The Surprising World of Cetacean Olfaction

Though whales evolved from land mammals with good noses, their sense of smell took different paths.

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jun 11

Can whales smell? The answer is not so simple!

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Apr 7

The recap of the study by Sebastian Alvarez-Costes on his new study! Super fascinating and inspiring work 🐬✨

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Apr 7

Scientists have assembled the first high-quality genomes of New Zealand’s Hector’s + critically endangered Māui dolphins using degraded DNA—an unprecedented breakthrough that offers insights for conservation and a new path forward for endangered species worldwide.
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New Genome Assembly Approach Unlocks Secrets of Critically Endangered Dolphins in New Zealand

Despite working with degraded DNA, scientists assembled high-quality genomes of New Zealand's dolphins, with insights for conservation.

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Mar 10

We recap the whole study here: whalescientists.com/the-great-wh...

The Great Whale Conveyor Belt: Earth's Largest Mammals Keep Oceans Thriving

Large whales operate what scientists have called “the Great Whale Conveyor Belt,” the largest long-distance nutrient transport on Earth.

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Mar 10

A new and exciting @nature.com Communications study reveals baleen whales operate the planet's largest nutrient transport system, moving tons of nitrogen and carbon from polar feeding grounds to tropical breeding areas. Great job @jjkiszka.bsky.social and coauthors ✨

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thanks Heather 🥰

Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jan 28

Find Martin's recap on Whale Scientists: whalescientists.com/humpback-wha... @lbejder1971.bsky.social

Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jan 28

New research reveals the extraordinary energy demands of humpback whale mothers, who travel over 3,000 miles without food to birth and nourish their 2,600-pound calves, a feat now further imperiled by climate change and marine heatwaves disrupting their critical food supply.

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cherinebaumgartner.bsky.social @cherinebaumgartner.bsky.social · Jan 23

🧬 New Paper 🧬
Together with Eve Jourdain, @andrewfoote.bsky.social, @fipsamarra.bsky.social et al. we investigated how ecological & spatio-temporal factors shape gene flow in killer whales from Greenland to Norway. 🧶⬇️
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Kinship clustering within an ecologically diverse killer whale metapopulation - Heredity

Heredity - Kinship clustering within an ecologically diverse killer whale metapopulation

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jan 22

New study: Researchers studied how "forever chemicals" (PFAS) are affecting Arctic wildlife, specifically polar bears and ringed seals.

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jan 10

Did you know killer whale poo is green? @anaisremili.bsky.social has been working with some precious samples for a metabolomics project. She told us the shades vary from green-brownish to bright green.

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jan 3

This is a tiny condensate so make sure to read the whole story (link in bio) and thank you to all these amazing ladies for their time and extremely valuable advice! @carissaandclimate.bsky.social whalescientists.com/whale-resear...

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jan 3

To prove it, we asked six inspiring early-career women to share how they carved out their niche in marine mammal science, offering insight and inspiration on where a master’s degree can take you. @emmaluck22.bsky.social @intertidalkendy.bsky.social

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jan 3

Dreaming of a career in whale research but worried about needing a PhD? Good news—you don’t need one to contribute meaningfully to the field!

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Dec 13

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Eyes in the Sky: Drones Transform Sperm Whale Research

Drones are revolutionizing sperm whale research, capturing aerial images that reveal scars, and markers previously unseen from boats.

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Dec 13

Over seven years in the eastern North Atlantic, researchers used drones to identify 336 individual sperm whales by their unique scars, patterns, and skin marks!

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Dec 13

Ever wondered how scientists identify sperm whales? Traditionally, it’s all about capturing photos of their tail flukes when they dive. But what if the whales don’t dive? Enter drones: a game-changer in marine mammal research.

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Dec 5

Dive into the icy waters of the Southern Ocean and discover the hauntingly beautiful vocalizations of Antarctic seals. 🦭✨

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Seal singers in Antarctica: From love songs to ultrasonic vocalizations

Seal species in Antarctica use unique sounds for communication and navigation in their frigid remote habitat

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Nov 29

Thanks Lars!! 😇

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Nov 28

This chemistry-based method lets scientists unlock secrets from stranded whales’ tissues, revealing their diets, habitats, and place in the food chain—all without direct observation. whalescientists.com/study-deep-d...

How To Study The Deepest Diving Whales? Use Chemistry!

Stable isotope analysis reveals the diets, habitats, and food chain position of elusive deep-diving whales without direct observation.

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Nov 28

🧪 How To Study The Deepest Diving Whales? Use Chemistry! 🐋

Beaked whales are elusive deep divers, making them tough to study. But stable isotope analysis is changing that!

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Nov 27

The Australian snubfin dolphin is one of Australia’s only endemic dolphin species, identified as a new species in 2005. This small dolphin is adorable, but it faces conservation threats due to its small population and coastal habitat preference. whalescientists.com/australian-s...

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