Mastodawn

John

May 15

Study finds #whale sounds stir tourists' desire to do more for the environment.

A study has found #humpbackwhale #encounters may influence people #watching from the surface.

The study examined the role of sound, including whale #vocalisations & #finslaps, in shaping visitor experiences. #auspol

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-15/whale-research-inspires-tourism-drives-ocean-conservation/105123660

Study finds whale sounds stir a desire to do more for the environment

A study has found that experiences of awe — often triggered by hearing whales rather than just seeing them — can inspire intentions to recycle more, reduce waste and support ocean conservation efforts.

ABC News

Dudley Storey May 13

"Humpback"

Humpback whale diving in the waters of Auke Bay, Juneau Alaska, July 2023.

#photography #fediart #mastoart #artistsonmastodon #ocean #oceanphotography #whale #whaletail #humpbackwhale #alaska #juneau #summer #whalephotography #juneaualaska #sealife #wildlife #wildlifephotography

Aqua Life May 8

#AquaLife #Whales #humpbackWhale #Oceans

Aqua Life May 8

#AquaLife #Whales #humpbackWhale #Oceans

Zorz Studios May 6

#HumpbackWhale swims up to #photographer for incredible #CloseUpPicture https://zorz.it/PjjGu | #MattGrowcoot #conservation #encounter #MarineLife #Tahiti #UnderwaterPhotography #RachelMoore

Humpback Whale Swims Up To Photographer for Incredible Close-Up Picture

But the story has a tragic ending.

PetaPixel

Tainome Apr 29

My first #TilingTuesday ... A pattern made of the outlines of Humpback Whales jumping. A bit naïve, but you know, haters gonna hate. #whale #HumpbackWhale #GraphicDesign #pattern #tiling #tile #PatternDesign #blackandwhite

CapeCodAdventurePictures Apr 25

Humpback Whale Breach from the shore at Race Point Beach Provincetown MA 04/24/25 #HumpbackWhale #BreachingWhale #Humpback #whale #whalephotography #whales #whalesofmastodon #whalesofprovincetown #nature #naturephotography #naturecommunity #wildlifephotography #marinemammals #provincetown #massachusetts #newengland #capecod

Belinda Greb Apr 25

It was very exciting to see a humpback whale breach right off the side of our boat. I missed the first breach, or it was actually too close, but he went out and breached again. https://belinda-greb.pixels.com/featured/whale-breaching-off-kauai-belinda-greb.html #humpbackwhale #Kauai

Whale Breaching Off Kauai by Belinda Greb

Belinda Greb

Sea Shepherd Apr 23

Out here in #Antarctica, it's clear: marine life can’t keep up with industrial trawlers sucking the life out of the ocean.

As we track and expose these krill supertrawlers, we’re surrounded by whales, penguins, seals - feeding❗just meters away❗from huge factory vessels dragging their massive nets and stealing their food.

⚠️ In case you missed it, the Chilean krill supertrawler Antarctic Endeavor trapped and killed a #humpbackwhale just a few weeks ago. And it’s still here, dragging its nets through fragile waters. 👉 Find out more via the link in our bio.

The industry is relentless. But so are we!

Join the fight. Let's #StopThePlunder together!

📸 Alice Bacou / Sea Shepherd

Sea Shepherd Apr 19

Heartbreaking #news from #Antarctica: A #humpbackwhale has been killed by a krill supertrawler, adding to the growing toll on our oceans. This is just the latest tragedy in the ongoing krill warzone, where one of the planet's most vital ecosystems is under siege.

The Antarctic Endeavor, the vessel responsible, even displays the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) logo - an organization that certifies fisheries as sustainable - despite the destruction they cause.

📌 Read the full story to learn more and share this message to help us raise awareness and push decision-makers to #StopThePlunder NOW❗
Read the full article here: https://seashepherd.org/2025/04/18/antarctic-krill-supertrawler-kills-humpback-whale/

📸 Alice Bacou, Alice Gregoire, Youenn Kerdavid / Sea Shepherd