Tag Archives: whales

Navigating a changing world: The challenges giant whales face as they search for bluer pastures

Posted on April 28, 2020 by mlmlblog

by Jenn Tackaberry, MLML Vertebrate Ecology Lab As a marine biologist, part of my job is to study the behavior of whales and how they interact with their environment. Many projects I am involved in are long-term (40+ years) studies … Continue reading →

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A Day on the Water Tagging Whales

Posted on May 11, 2017 by mlmlblog

Brijonnay Madrigal of the Vertebrate Ecology lab authored this post on whale tagging as part of Dr. Gitte McDonald’s Marine Mammal class blog series. Tagging marine mammals is a highly difficult procedure and a skill that requires extreme … Continue reading →

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Whale-apalooza!

Posted on May 23, 2016 by catdrake

By Catherine Drake, Invertebrate Zoology Lab These are some exciting times in the Monterey Bay! Recently, five different species of whales have been spotted within our bay! We all have probably seen the humpbacks that have been hanging around since there is still … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Blue Whale, cetaceans, fin whale, gray whale, humpback whale, Killer whale, whales | Leave a comment

Whalefest: Not Just a Tale of Whales

Posted on February 3, 2014 by mlmlblog

By Melissa Nehmens, PSRC On January 25th and 26th, the Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf held its 4th annual Whalefest event to celebrate the migration of grey whales. Thanks to the efforts of fellow Pacific Shark Research Center (PSRC) student, Kristin Walovich, … Continue reading →

Posted in MLML in the News, Take Action!, What's Happening at MLML, Why Science Rocks! | Tagged education, Friends of MLML, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, sharks, whales | Leave a comment

“Tails” from The Field

Posted on August 7, 2013 by anzorka

by Angela Szesciorka, Vertebrate Ecology Lab Since May, the mammal lab has been as quiet as a post-apocalyptic library (yep, that quiet). For the marine mammologist (and birder), summer time is all about fieldwork — followed by lots and lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fieldwork, Research, Uncategorized | Tagged Fieldwork, marine mammals, Seabirds, thesis research, Vertebrate Ecology Lab, whales | 2 Comments

Taking to the High Seas on the R/V Point Sur

Posted on May 13, 2013 by anzorka

by Angela Szesciorka, Vertebrate Ecology Lab Last Monday, I bussed it to Santa Barbara then hopped a train to San Diego. One night in a hotel and an overpriced taxi ride later, and I was laying eyes on the R/V Point … Continue reading →

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Tis the season for MLML Open House

Posted on March 19, 2013 by michellemarraffini

Tis the season for MLML Open House By Michelle Marraffini Invertebrate Zoology and Molecular Ecology Lab The spring semester is buzzing with activity from classes, field trips, and preparing for Open House. Have you ever walked inside the belly of … Continue reading →

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Whalefest 2013 this weekend at the Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf

Posted on January 24, 2013 by kristinwalovich

Celebrate the return of the Grey Whales to the Monterey Bay at the Whalefest Monterey 2013 event this weekend Saturday, January 26th and Sunday, January 27th ! This event aims to bring public awareness to the marine non-profits that influence … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Madagascar or On The Importance of Doing a Pilot Study!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by anzorka

by Angela Szesciorka, Vertebrate Ecology Lab This summer I hopped on a plane, flying 29 hours one way (via Paris — ooh la la) over a period of three days to spend nearly a month on the island of Madagascar working … Continue reading →

Posted in Fieldwork, Research, Uncategorized | Tagged Fieldwork, thesis research, Vertebrate Ecology Lab, whales | 1 Comment

NOAA Budget Cuts: MLML Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Response Vanishing?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by diverdiane

By Stephanie Hughes, Vertebrate Ecology Lab If marine mammals are deemed the “canary in the coal mine” for our oceans, how can we predict threats to oceans and human health if funds that support long-term monitoring of these sentinels are … Continue reading →

Posted in Take Action!, What's Happening at MLML | Tagged education, marine mammals, Vertebrate Ecology Lab, whales | 6 Comments