One great success story is the gray whale, which was hunted to the brink of extinction twice and now has completely recovered due to protection and conservation efforts. By supporting San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, you are our ally in saving and protecting wildlife worldwide.

2015年5月7日 · The team repositions the whale skull to better clean and measure it.The Wildlife Disease Laboratories of the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research and the San Diego Natural History Museum (SDNHM) have had a long-time working relationship. So when Scott Tremor, the mammologist at SDNHM and a long-time friend of mine, called me in March to tell me about his latest adventure and make ...

2023年12月26日 · Using innovative technology, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and our partners are gaining unprecedented insights into killer whale health and well-being.

The expedition ship's nimble design allows us to enter shallow waters where whales give birth and offers access to wild islands unmarred by tourism development. Day 3: Boca Soledad—Gray Whale Watching Our focus for the next four days is the greater Magdalena Bay region—some of the world's best environs for gray whale watching.

We’ll observe a large frigatebird colony enroute to the spectacular whale grounds of Bahía Almejas. Whales in this part of the bay tend to be very active, seemingly oblivious to our presence so settle in for some great experiences.

2024年2月20日 · Brooke Bembenek of San Diego Whale Watch had never seen an orca in person. Though she has worked for San Diego Whale Watch since 2021, orcas weren’t exactly a common sight. Until recently.

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Beluga whales are entirely arctic and subarctic. They inhabit the Arctic Ocean and its adjoining seas. During certain times of the year they are also found in large rivers. A beluga’s “melon” is a rounded structure on the dorsal surface of a whale's head, just in front of the blowhole. The melon probably facilitates sound production. It changes shape when the whale is producing sounds ...

2025年1月29日 · Divers discover dead baby gray whale off La Jolla coast in San Diego offering a rare glimpse into the marine food chain. Experts advise caution for amateur divers.