Where do our humpback whales come from? Are they still endangered? Michael Poole, a marine biologist, has been studying the cetaceans of French Polynesia since 1987. He also initiated the creation of the Marine Mammal Sanctuary in 2002. In this video, Michael tells the story of the arrival of humpback whales in our waters, how their population is evolving, and why it is important to respect the annual visit of these majestic creatures. * * 𝘼 𝙋Ā𝙍𝙐𝙍𝙐 𝙏𝙊 𝙈𝘼𝙐 𝙋𝘼𝙍Ā𝙊𝘼 To mark the humpb

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A humpback whale missing a tail was spotted off Washington state last month, according to a post on the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network Facebook page. | ABS-CBN News

A good hearted helicopter crew helped out a dolphin in distress in the Corpus Christi Bay last week. On March 6, the Redline Helicopter Tours landed along the bay to find the dolphin stuck in the sand bar. They contacted Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as soon as they landed. With the help of the agencies, the good Samaritans helped the dolphin free itself by calming it down. Read the full story at the link in bio. ✍🏼: Priscilla Agui

And if it's your first time at Elephant Seal Fight Club... you have to fight... What creative captions do you have for these battling seals in today's Caption Friday. Remember: Be creative! Be funny! It's Caption Friday! (Warning: Some may find this footage graphic... but it's what elephant seals do.) | The Marine Mammal Center