From deceptive tidal patterns to noise pollution and overfishing, there are many reasons why whales—sometimes hundreds at a time—suddenly find themselves on land.
In fact historical records indicate that whales have been beaching themselves since at least 300 B.C., however scientists are discovering that whale stranding’s appear to be occurring more frequently and in larger numbers than previously known and while scientists are unclear as to whether this increase in numbers is simply due to more people reporting stranding’s or because the number of stranding’s has actually increased due to human factors it has raised some concerns in the eyes of marine biologists, activists and whale lovers.
All species of sea turtles found in the United States are known to strand. Most of the species that occur in U.S. waters, including cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) and pinnipeds (seals and sea lions), have also been recorded stranding. However, stranding is more common in some species.
Redd Panda about 3 years ago
Off topic, seems like the artist is working with his hands, rather than digital medium.
admiree2 about 3 years ago
Once again an International Toon escapes me.
Whaling?Overfishing?Captive whales?Climate change?Loss of habitat?Pollution of some type(s)????
Nancy Simpson about 3 years ago
“Ahoy! With a hump like a snowhill, it is Moby Dick!”
briangj2 about 3 years ago
From deceptive tidal patterns to noise pollution and overfishing, there are many reasons why whales—sometimes hundreds at a time—suddenly find themselves on land.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/why-do-whales-beach-themselves
In fact historical records indicate that whales have been beaching themselves since at least 300 B.C., however scientists are discovering that whale stranding’s appear to be occurring more frequently and in larger numbers than previously known and while scientists are unclear as to whether this increase in numbers is simply due to more people reporting stranding’s or because the number of stranding’s has actually increased due to human factors it has raised some concerns in the eyes of marine biologists, activists and whale lovers.
https://www.whalefacts.org/why-do-whales-beach-themselves/
All species of sea turtles found in the United States are known to strand. Most of the species that occur in U.S. waters, including cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) and pinnipeds (seals and sea lions), have also been recorded stranding. However, stranding is more common in some species.
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/understanding-marine-wildlife-stranding-and-response