Whale Trapped In Netting Rescued By Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a whale entangled in netting near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on Thursday.

The Coast Guard said in a news release that crews responded to a report of the whale near the Thomas Point Shoal Light at about 8:30 a.m.

They found the whale covered in netting with six buoys attached to it.

Crews used a 45-foot response boat to cut away most of the netting and free the whale.

They then escorted the whale out of the shipping channel and released it into open water.

Baby Whale Born In Boston Harbor

A baby humpback whale was born in Boston Harbor over the weekend, according to officials from the New England Aquarium.

The aquarium's animal rescue team rescued the calf on Saturday after it was spotted swimming near a buoy in the harbor.

"This is the first known successful birth of a humpback whale in Boston Harbor," said Tony LaCasse, a spokesman for the aquarium.

The calf is about 10 feet long and weighs about 400 pounds. It is being kept in a large pool at the aquarium until it is strong enough to be released back into the ocean.

Humpback whales are migratory animals and typically spend their summers in New England waters before heading south for the winter.

Pod Of Whales Spotted Off Cape Cod

A pod of humpback whales was spotted near Provincetown, MA this week. This is the first time humpbacks have been seen in this area since 2005.

The whales were sighted by a group of whale watchers who were out on a boat enjoying the beautiful day. The pod consisted of around 15 whales, including some juveniles.

The sighting is exciting for whale watchers and researchers alike. Humpback whales are often seen on the east coast during the summer months, but they usually stay further south, near Rhode Island or Cape May, NJ.

It's not clear why the whales have moved further north this year, but it's possible that they are following food sources. Humpbacks are known to feed on krill and other small crustaceans.

Researchers will be keeping an eye on the whales to see if they continue to move northward. It's possible that they could eventually make their way up to Nova Scotia or even Newfoundland.

humpback Whale Caught On Camera Feeding In Monterey Bay

California humpback whales have begun their annual migration to Alaska, and one was caught on camera feeding in Monterey Bay last week.

The whale, which is thought to be around 18 meters long, was spotted by whale watchers from the Sanctuary Cruises company just north of the Moss Landing Harbor mouth.

"It's really exciting when you see something like that," said deckhand Brandon Cardenas. "I grew up watching whale documentaries, so it's pretty neat to see it in person."

Humpback whales typically migrate north in the spring and return south in the fall. They are often seen feeding along the way, as they consume vast quantities of Krill – a type of small shrimp.

Their migration patterns are not yet fully understood, but scientists believe that they use different routes each year based on factors such as ocean temperature and food availability.

The humpback whale caught on camera in Monterey Bay is believed to be from the California population, which has been recovering since being listed as an endangered species in 1970. There are now thought to be around 2,000 humpbacks in California waters.

Beluga Whale Found Dead Near Churchill

The beluga whale found dead near Churchill is raising a lot of questions among the locals. The necropsy has not been able to determine the cause of death as of now, and the investigation is still on. This is the second beluga carcass that has been found in this area in the span of two months.

It is speculated that the whales might have died because of an unknown toxin in the water, although that has not been confirmed as of now. There are also concerns about the health of the beluga population in this area, especially given that there has been a significant decline in their numbers in recent years.

The Inuit people who live in Churchill are quite worried about this development, and they are hoping that more information will be forthcoming soon. They are also asking for help from the government to deal with this situation.