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Short stories – first time seeing whales and dolphins in the wild

By Caroline Mowdy | 12/01/2023

First time seeing whales and dolphins in the wild Bri and humpback whales The White...

© Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, taken under NOAA permit #26919. Funded by United States Army Corps of Engineers

Birth announcement! First right whale calf of the 2024 calving season spotted

By Caroline Mowdy | 11/29/2023

November 29, 2023 - On November 28th, researchers from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute...

An incredible first time whale watch in the Azores

By Caroline Mowdy | 11/22/2023

An incredible first time whale watch in the Azores © Gretchen Gretchen D's story Off...

We’re taking steps to uncover the mysteries of whales

By Vicki James | 11/21/2023

Vicki James Vicki is WDC's protected areas coordinator, she helps to create safe ocean spaces...

Two New England-based nonprofits awarded nearly $400k federal grant

By Caroline Mowdy | 11/20/2023

A first time whale watch that led to many more

By Caroline Mowdy | 11/15/2023

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