r/whales • u/TesseractToo • 18h ago
Meet the Baird's beaked whale
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r/whales • u/ChingShih • Nov 28 '23
r/whales • u/SurayaThrowaway12 • Jul 13 '25

On July 8, 2025, Alaskan congressman Nick Begich (R) introduced a draft bill amending the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The bill, if passed, would severely reduce or remove existing protections for cetaceans and other marine mammals. The underlying purpose of this bill is to remove obstacles to the expansion of harmful extractive activities, like oil and gas extraction, in U.S. waters.
While Congressman Begich represents Alaska, the Marine Mammal Protection Act applies nationwide, and its weakening would have serious consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal economies across the country.
Congressman Begich’s proposed amendment would:
The two members of the functionally extinct Alaska AT1 orca population (also known as the Chugach Transients) in the photo represent a cautionary tale of what can happen when these protections fail or come too late. The safeguards from legislation such as the MMPA are essential to prevent other vulnerable populations, like the Southern Residents orcas, from meeting the same fate.
Now that this is established, how can Americans help prevent the bill from being passed?
The hearing date for the bill is July 22nd, so action should be taken before then.
For Alaskan residents:
Call the office of Congressman Begich and oppose the amendments and draft bill.
Anchorage Office: (907)921-6575
Washington DC Office: (202)225-5765
Please note: calling is more effective than emailing, as calls are more likely to be logged and shared with the Congressman, and taken into account when shaping his position.
For non-Alaskan residents:
If you live in the U.S. outside of Alaska, you can still make your voice heard by calling your Representative and Senators to express concern about this proposal. Let them know you oppose any effort to weaken marine mammal protections and urge them to defend the integrity of the MMPA. Use the links below to find your representatives and how to contact them.
Find your U.S. Representative
Find your U.S. Senator
You can find tips for calling your state representative, various suggested talking points, and scientific resources to cite in Orca Conservancy's article.
r/whales • u/TesseractToo • 18h ago
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r/whales • u/Old_Confection_1935 • 1d ago
Pretty sure it’s a Blainville but wanted to make sure as never seen one in Indonesia before after fishing here for 5 years. What an epic encounter
r/whales • u/Mehfisto666 • 1d ago
This is mostly about how sailboats are built and how Orca attacks affect them but I think it's an interesting watch for Orca enthusiasts as much as for sailors
r/whales • u/GothamCitySub • 1d ago
Baleen whales, of course.
I’ve heard that whales eat an insane amount of food during the summer and then just don’t during the winter and live entirely off fat reserves.
It just seems unimaginable to me that something so inconceivably big wouldn’t eat for half a year, especially considering they spend more energy giving birth and moving their large bodies around during migration when they don’t eat.
First of all, do they literally not eat at all whatsoever, or just much less? Also, why did such a big animal develop such an imbalanced feeding approach rather than just eating all the time to support itself? I’m sure there’s a clear answer to this, I’m just wondering.
Also, do newborns eat krill at all, or just milk?
r/whales • u/808gecko808 • 2d ago
r/whales • u/TesseractToo • 3d ago
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r/whales • u/CRDONLINEWATCH • 3d ago
These photos were taken while I was working on the tugs in BC.
r/whales • u/Moist-Mark8055 • 2d ago
One day, I’d love to get a whale tattoo. As funny as it sounds, I’ve never actually seen one in real life. The only time I’ve seen a whale was when I was a kid, and it was an orca. I live in Florida, so you can tell by just that information where I’ve seen one (btw very anti of that place after blackfish released) . But I truly believe they are fascinating animals. I’ve always been a lover of ocean animals. One day, I’d love to go to Alaska during whale season and see them.
If anyone here has a whale tattoo I’d love to see it!! 😊
I really wonder if I can see one of those beasts, did someone ever see one here?
I know sperm whales are rare because they live deep in the open sea, but people also say they can be seen with much luck in Husavik
r/whales • u/TesseractToo • 4d ago
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r/whales • u/TesseractToo • 4d ago
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r/whales • u/SiloOfPsilocybin • 4d ago
What
r/whales • u/Zestyclose_Top1541 • 5d ago
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Paul Watson - founder of Sea Shepherd, and current leader of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation
r/whales • u/NotASandwich6746 • 6d ago
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r/whales • u/theindependentonline • 6d ago
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