How much squid do short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) off the coast of Hawai'i need to consume each day to survive and are there sufficient squid to sustain the population? Knowing ...

Hawaiian short-finned pilot whales are surprisingly voracious hunters, diving hundreds of meters beneath the Pacific to snatch squid in the dark. By tagging and tracking eight whales, researchers ...

Here’s some important life advice: do not try to challenge a short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) to a squid-eating contest. Research out today shows that these marine mammals can ...

Short-finned pilot whales consume between 82 and 202 of the marine molluscs each every day off the coast of Hawai’i, according to the study. An international research team - made up of scientists from ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For Hawaii’s short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus ...

After years of failed searches, one of the planet’s rarest whales has finally been spotted in the wild. The race to encounter the elusive ginkgo-toothed beaked whales began back in 2020 after ...

Short-finned pilot whales eat far more squid than previously known (Image: HIMB Marine Mammal Research Program) Short-finned pilot whales off Hawaii eat far more squid than expected. A new study has ...

An adult pilot whale needs about 142 squid a day to meet its energy requirements, according to a new University of Hawaii study. Hawaii’s population of pilot whales is unique because they do not ...