Dead fin whale washes ashore on Dutch island
An 11-metre-long fin whale has washed ashore on Ameland, an island in the north of the Netherlands.
Iceland plans whaling law review that could lead to permanent ban
Iceland plans to introduce a bill in February 2027 that could lead to a permanent ban on whaling. The government’s parliamentary agenda says the review will specifically consider ending whale hunting.
Dead minke whale washes up on Dutch island
A dead minke whale has washed up on Vlieland in the Netherlands, the first recorded minke whale stranding on the island in 26 years.
Iberian orca Toñi (60) seen with shotgun wounds (INTERVIEW)
Toñi, the oldest known Iberian orca, has not been seen since she was found with around 10 shotgun wounds in her dorsal fin last week.
Adult and newborn whales found dead off South Africa’s coast
An adult southern right whale and a newborn calf have been found dead near Dyer Island, off South Africa's coast.
Denmark to conduct tests to see if dead humpback whale is Timmy
Danish authorities are carrying out DNA tests to find out if a dead humpback whale found near the island of Anholt is Timmy.
Stranded dolphin Albi dies at Dutch rescue center
The white-beaked dolphin who stranded near Egmond aan Zee in the Netherlands on Sunday evening (May 3th), has died at the rescue center of SOS Dolfijn.
White-beaked dolphin stranded on Dutch coast
On Sunday evening, a white-beaked dolphin was stranded near the coast of Egmond aan Zee. This kind of dolphin rarely strands in the Netherlands.
Veterinarian raises concerns over Timmy whale rescue
A veterinarian has raised concerns about the rescue operation of Timmy, the humpback whale stranded off Germany’s coast.
Whale Timmy released into the North Sea
Whale Timmy has been released into the North Sea, a major moment in a rescue effort that has followed the animal for weeks.
LIVE: Huge rescue effort for stranded whale Timmy in Germany
A major rescue attempt has started to save Timmy, a young humpback whale stranded in shallow waters off Germany’s Baltic coast.
Baby orca stranded in Uruguay as rescue enters critical phase
An baby orca remains stranded on a beach in Punta del Este in Uruguay after failed rescue attempts.
American vet leaves stranded whale rescue in Germany, criticises team and officials
An American veterinarian has left the rescue operation for the young humpback whale Timmy who is stuck in shallow waters in Germany.
Iceland faces pressure over possible return of fin whale hunt
Iceland could allow commercial fin whale hunting again in 2026, even though the government says it plans to introduce legislation later this year to end whaling.
Humpback whale Timmy frees himself, but water level is dropping
The humpback whale Timmy, also known as Hope, has managed to free himself without human help from a sandbank off the coast of Germany.