Whale of a time: Humpbacks set new distance record
World 11:47 21/05/2026Two humpback whales have set new records for the longest-known distances travelled for their species by embarking on a journey of over 14,000 kilometres between Brazil and Australia, scientists said Wednesday.
Stranded whale rescued in Germany found dead in Denmark
World 10:11 17/05/2026A humpback whale that underwent a rescue operation in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself there has been found dead near a Danish island, officials said Saturday.
2 whales spotted hunting off central Vietnam waters
Vietnam News 17:06 15/05/2026Two whales were spotted hunting for prey off the coast of Cu Lao Mai Nha Island in O Loan Commune under Dak Lak Province, central Vietnam, delighting many tourists on Friday.
Injured 2-tonne whale dies after washing ashore in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Vietnam News 11:49 05/05/2026Authorities and fishermen in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam on Monday carried out burial rites for a two-tonne whale that washed ashore on Sunday.
Whale sighting delights visitors in Vietnam’s Mui Ne waters
Vietnam News 11:01 20/04/2026Tourists and locals in Mui Ne, a beach destination in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, were delighted to witness a whale swimming close to shore on Saturday, capturing videos and sharing them widely on social media.
Two-tonne whale washes ashore in Vietnam’s Dak Lak
Vietnam News 11:55 10/04/2026Residents in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam discovered a weakened whale weighing about two metric tons that repetitively drifted ashore on Thursday afternoon despite efforts to push it back into the sea.
Nearly 100 whales spotted off Vietnam’s Phu Quy Island
Vietnam News 12:02 06/04/2026A diving group in Phu Quy Special Zone, administered by Vietnam’s Lam Dong Province, witnessed a breathtaking sight when a pod of nearly 100 whales swam alongside them near Hon Tranh Island.
Canadian theme park warns it may euthanize 30 beluga whales
World 10:19 08/10/2025A Canadian theme park said it will have no choice but to euthanize 30 beluga whales if the federal government does not provide emergency funding by the end of Tuesday (October 7).
10-meter dead whale washes ashore on Vietnam island amid storm Bualoi
Vietnam News 11:46 29/09/2025Residents of Be Island in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam discovered the carcass of a 10-meter whale drifting onto the shore near the volcanic landmark Hon Dun on Sunday afternoon amid strong winds and high waves from storm Bualoi.
New whale species discovered in Hokkaido
World 17:25 22/09/2025TOKYO -- Fossils found in Hokkaido more than a decade ago have recently been identified as belonging to a new right whale species.
7-tonne whale carcass found in Vietnam’s Lam Dong
Vietnam News 17:35 04/08/2025Fishermen in Lien Huong Commune, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam recovered a seven-metric-ton dead whale and held a traditional burial for it, local authorities said on Sunday.
Rare whale sighting in Vietnam’s Nha Trang Bay signals ecosystem recovery
Travel 13:35 23/07/2025A large whale was spotted hunting in Nha Trang Bay Marine Protected Area in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa Province at midday on Tuesday, drawing excitement from conservation officials and signaling encouraging signs for marine biodiversity.
