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• Whales Give Dolphins a Lift

  
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  Scientists have observed, in two different locations off the Hawaiian islands, humpback whales giving dolphins “rides” on their heads. A dolphin will swim up over the top of the humpback whale’s head. The humpback will then gently lift its head allowing the dolphin to slide down its back. In one encounter the ...
  23 hours ago

• Entirely new ‘grapefruit-sized’ organ found in jaws of giant whales – is it a ‘second brain’ built to help them eat more?

  
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  A new sensory organ has been discovered in the jaws of giant whales that may help them ‘lunge feed’ to swallow huge numbers of crustaceans and small fish. The grapefruit-sized organ has protrusions filled with nerves and is suspended in a gel-like material. Scientist believe it responds to jaw rotation when ...
  3 days ago

• Whale Sanctuary Volunteer Training

  
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  The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is recruiting volunteers on the island of Maui. Sign up for our training for new volunteers and join an active and dedicated cadre of sanctuary volunteers!. Free. 6-8pm Kihei Learning Center Conference Room, (726 S. Kihei Rd.); 808-879-2818 Ext. 30
  4 days ago

• Help the Humpback

  
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  Whale Season may be over, but just because the jet skis are whizzing off shore doesn’t mean the hard work is done. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is recruiting volunteers on the island of Maui. This stuff is not as hard core as swabbing the deck on the Sea Shepherd, but it is just as ...
  4 days ago

• New Sensory Organ Discovered In Rorqual Whales

  
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  A new sensory organ has been discovered in rorqual whales. The discovery may help explain the great success of their ‘lunge-feeding method’. Rorqual whales are a subgroup of baleen whales that includes blue, fin, minke, and humpback whales. They are known for their enormous size, and an accordion-like layer of ...
  4 days ago

• A whale of a discovery: New sensory organ found in rorqual whale...

  
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  Scientists have discovered a sensory organ in rorqual whales that coordinates its signature lunge-feeding behavior -- and may help explain their enormous size. Rorquals are a subgroup of baleen whales -- including blue, fin, minke and humpback whales. They are characterized by a special, accordion-like blubber layer ...
  4 days ago

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