Breaching whales delight onlookers in Bantry Bay Holidaymakers in Co Cork have been enjoying one of nature's greatest spectacles - whales breaching a little more than a stone's throw from the shore. Ireland • 21 Aug
Whale pod seen near Waterford Estuary may now be at sea The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group says there have been no further sightings of a pod of long-finned pilot whales off the Co Wexford coast … Ireland • 20 Jun
Drone footage shows humpback whale pooing off west Cork An amateur wildlife photographer has captured some unusual and unexpected drone footage - the bowel movements of a humpback whale off the west Cork coast. Biodiversity • 24 May
Rescue bid as hundreds of whales stranded in Tasmania Marine conservation experts were rushing to the Australian state of Tasmania today to try and rescue a pod of about 230 whales stranded on the … World • 21 Sep 22
Confirmation of new whale species to Ireland The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has confirmed the identification of a new whale species to Ireland. Environment and Nature • 17 May 22
Over 100 stranded whales rescued in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's navy has said more than 100 whales have been rescued after becoming stranded on a beach on the island's southwest coast. World • 03 Nov 20
Hopes fade for whales as Australia disposal plans begin Australian officials have begun planning the grim task of disposing of almost 400 whale carcasses as hopes faded there would be many more survivors of … World • 24 Sep 20
Rescuers race to save 180 stranded whales in Australia Up to 90 whales have died after becoming stranded in a remote bay in southern Australia, with rescuers warning the mission to save another 180 … World • 22 Sep 20
Seven whales die after stranding at Donegal beach Seven whales out of a group of eight that became stranded on a beach in Co Donegal have died, according to the Irish Whale and … Ulster • 20 Aug 20
Feeding frenzy for humpback whales off Kerry coast Whale watchers have been witnessing spectacular scenes in recent days as humpback whales engage in a feeding frenzy off the Kerry coast. Munster • 19 Aug 20
Distressed whale dies in Wicklow harbour A distressed whale has died in Wicklow harbour after it became trapped and got into difficulty. Ireland • 04 Jul 20
Humpback whale rescued from illegal net off Mexico Activists rescued a humpback whale on Friday that had been caught in illegal fishing nets in Mexico's upper Sea of Cortes. News Lens • 25 Feb 20
Drone footage captures migrating whales off California A drone operator recorded stunning footage of six grey whales off Newport Beach, California yesterday, during their annual migration down to the warm lagoons in … News Lens • 23 Jan 20
A history of whaling in Japan Japan has conducted its first commercial whale hunts in more than three decades, dismissing international outrage over its decision to resume a practice that activists … News Lens • 01 Jul 19
Japan resumes commercial whaling Five small ships sailed out of harbour this morning in Japan's first commercial whale hunt in more than three decades, a move that has aroused … News Lens • 01 Jul 19
Russia orders release of orcas, belugas in 'whale jail' Russian authorities have ordered the release of nearly 100 whales held captive in cages in Russia's Far East in a case that has drawn the … News Lens • 01 Mar 19
Japan to resume commercial whaling after IWC withdrawal Japan is withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission and will resume commercial whaling next year, a government spokesman has said, in a move expected to … World • 26 Dec 18
NZ beached whale crisis over, say rescuers Whale rescuers are cautiously optimistic that the current wave of mass beachings in New Zealand is over, after hundreds of the creatures died after being … News • 12 Feb 17
Fresh whale stranding on New Zealand beach Whale rescuers in New Zealand have linked arms in neck-deep water to try and prevent about 200 pilot whales from stranding themselves again in a … News • 11 Feb 17
Race to rescue whales stranded on NZ beach Rescuers are trying to save scores of pilot whales in a remote bay in New Zealand, where 300 carcasses littered the beach after one of … News • 10 Feb 17
Japanese fleet resumes Antarctic whaling mission A Japanese whaling fleet set sail for the Antarctic today after a one-year pause, with environmentalists criticising the move as a "crime against nature". World • 01 Dec 15
Japan to resume whaling after UN suspension ends Japan will resume "research" whaling in the Antarctic by the end of March next year despite a call by global regulators for more evidence that … World • 28 Nov 15
More than 130 dolphins beach in Japan More than 130 melon-headed whales, a member of the dolphin family usually found in the deep ocean, beached in Japan this morning. News • 10 Apr 15
Whales refloated despite advice to let them die Members of the public have returned two pilot whales that had beached in Co Donegal to the sea, despite requests yesterday to allow them to … News • 09 Jul 14
Having a whale of a weekend The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has described the arrival of large numbers of minke whales along Irish inshore waters as "a good omen" for … Special Reports • 15 Aug 13
