Massey University researchers have analysed skin and blubber samples of 14 male sperm whales that stranded in 2018. These whales all stranded within a month…
jackyreynoldsnzAugust 16, 2023
A recent study published in Polar Biology has found that New Zealand’s population of southern right whales is growing, despite escalating human stressors. With changes…
jackyreynoldsnzJuly 7, 2023
Since they were hunted to near extinction, monitoring the recovery of elusive southern right whales has proven difficult. However a recent study published in Ocean…
jackyreynoldsnzJune 7, 2023
How will climate change affect the distribution of larger whales? Research published in Ecological Indicators has shown that climate change will drive New Zealand’s larger…
jackyreynoldsnzMay 2, 2023
A new study published by Current Biology suggests that by caring for their grown sons, female killer whales significantly reduce their chances of having more…
jackyreynoldsnzApril 5, 2023
An international collaboration between Massey University, Nantes Université, Department of Conservation, Nutri Lens and Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari has enhanced our understanding of the…
jackyreynoldsnzApril 5, 2023