Whale Wise Blog
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Winter whales of Finnafjörður
Our first winter fieldwork in Iceland, with challenging weather and dolphin sightings!
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A whaley festive period
What do the whales of Iceland get up to over the festive period?
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When Life Revolves around Whales
Read as Katie relives some beautiful and joyous memories of her first Whale Wise field season; her life when it revolved completely around the whales.
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The Wolves of the Sea and Their Ways in The Wild
Read of a recent and very special encounter: the team’s day spent with orcas in the wild.
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The Rescue of ‘Bird’: an Entangled Humpback Whale in Steingrímsfjörður
Read the story of ‘Bird’ the humpback whale: from entanglement in fishing gear to freedom.
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Whale Wise Whale Friends
Read and learn as Flo describes some of her and the team’s favourite humpback whale friends over the years.
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Iceland 2024: Field Season Update
Ellie writes about how this year’s Scars From Above field season is well and truly underway!
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Soundscape of Finnafjörður; Listening Below the Ocean Surface
Ever wondered how the ocean sounds? Read how Amelie and the team listen below the ocean surface in attempt to protect this area of prestigious nature.
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Iceland 2024: a tale of two field seasons
Tom outlines our plans for the 2024 field campaign in the northeast and northwest of Iceland, including a new research project!
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A noisy, dusty abyss: deep-sea mining, whales and beyond
Petr tells a story of deep-sea mining, whales and beyond by sharing why whatever happens down in the deep sea could impact animals living up in the surface waters, including our beloved whales.
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Off the boat and onto the mat
Jess shares the story behind her ocean and whale themed yoga practice in Húsavík
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Creating Ocean Films Húsavík
Alyssa describes the creation of the film festival, Ocean Films Húsavík