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Gray whale dies after swimming 20 miles up Willapa River

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A young gray whale that surprised residents in southwest Washington this week after traveling 20 miles up the Willapa River has died, according to the Cascadia Research Collective. In a Facebook update on Saturday, the group said it was “saddened to confirm” that the whale had died. The group also said it was working with … Read more

Photographer takes first photo of adorable Ross seal swimming in Antarctica

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Close-up underwater photo of a seal swimming near an ice shelf. The face and one flipper are clearly visible, with blue water and ice in the background.

The first photo of a Ross seal swimming underwater. |Photo credit: Justin Hoffman A photographer has captured the first ever photo of a rare and adorable Ross seal swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica. Justin Hoffman has spent 16 seasons diving from expedition vessels as part of his role as an undersea specialist. During … Read more