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Do you want even more information on these special species? Look here for fun facts, past events, and magazine articles about whales to become a cetacean connoisseur!

drawing of some of the creatures you would find on a whale fall

Whale Fall Magazine Insert

When a whale dies at sea, its body often sinks to the seafloor. There, its carcass becomes what is known as a whale fall. The whale's body provides a sudden, concentrated food source — a bonanza for organisms in the deep sea for years to come.

Finback whales swimming

11 Cool Facts About Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises

Did you know these marine mammals are part of the cetacean family? Check out these facts to learn more.

whale swimming with text saying slow down for right whales

Help Endangered Whales

All boaters can help save right whales by slowing down in Right Whale Slow Zones.

Two North Atlantic right whales from above, exhaling.

10 Things To Know About North Atlantic Right Whales

All boaters can help save right whales by slowing down in Right Whale Slow Zones.

right whale swimming

Entanglements

Find out more about entanglement risk reduction for large whales and the Take Reduction Plan process.

whale swimming while a inflatable boat observes the whale

Fun Facts about Wonderful Whales

Explore the wonderful world of whales and learn some fascinating facts about them.