Gentle mom and her curious calf. . . Let's help them survive and thrive in a changing environment! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Ilya)
January 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Gentle mom and her curious calf. . . Let's help them survive and thrive in a changing environment! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Ilya)
Happy calf nuzzling with mama. . . Our team is working to understand and protect these gentle giants. Join us today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Ilya)
January 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Happy calf nuzzling with mama. . . Our team is working to understand and protect these gentle giants. Join us today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Ilya)
#whales #bacteria
H. pylori causes stomach ulcers in humans. Now FAU Harbor Branch researchers identify three new #Helicobacter species in the stomachs of Pygmy Sperm Whales (Kogia breviceps). Yes, It messes w/ their stomachs
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H. pylori causes stomach ulcers in humans. Now FAU Harbor Branch researchers identify three new #Helicobacter species in the stomachs of Pygmy Sperm Whales (Kogia breviceps). Yes, It messes w/ their stomachs
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March 15, 2026 at 5:38 PM
#whales #bacteria
H. pylori causes stomach ulcers in humans. Now FAU Harbor Branch researchers identify three new #Helicobacter species in the stomachs of Pygmy Sperm Whales (Kogia breviceps). Yes, It messes w/ their stomachs
Primary lit link in comments below
scitechdaily.com/mystery-bact...
H. pylori causes stomach ulcers in humans. Now FAU Harbor Branch researchers identify three new #Helicobacter species in the stomachs of Pygmy Sperm Whales (Kogia breviceps). Yes, It messes w/ their stomachs
Primary lit link in comments below
scitechdaily.com/mystery-bact...
Taking the new fins out for a test drive! This precious humpback calf needs our love, attention and protection. Please make a small donation today to help support our important work! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Ilya)
February 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Taking the new fins out for a test drive! This precious humpback calf needs our love, attention and protection. Please make a small donation today to help support our important work! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Ilya)
These magnificent #humpbackwhales are vital to the local ecosystem and need support!
Our study aims to understand whale reactions to human-made noise and help minimize the dangers of vessel strikes and entanglements.
Join us on this important mission today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Ilya)
Our study aims to understand whale reactions to human-made noise and help minimize the dangers of vessel strikes and entanglements.
Join us on this important mission today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Ilya)
February 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
These magnificent #humpbackwhales are vital to the local ecosystem and need support!
Our study aims to understand whale reactions to human-made noise and help minimize the dangers of vessel strikes and entanglements.
Join us on this important mission today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Ilya)
Our study aims to understand whale reactions to human-made noise and help minimize the dangers of vessel strikes and entanglements.
Join us on this important mission today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Ilya)
Another cetacean portrait sketch, this time the obscure, unusual Pygmy sperm whale (Kogia breviceps). Unique patterning behind the eye known as a “false gill slit”
#paleoart
#paleoart
February 12, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Another cetacean portrait sketch, this time the obscure, unusual Pygmy sperm whale (Kogia breviceps). Unique patterning behind the eye known as a “false gill slit”
#paleoart
#paleoart
Our friend the Cuban Spotted Toad lives in central and eastern Cuba! Their call is described as "loud, like a machine gun"! You can hear it here! www.fonozoo.com/fnz_detalles... (photo by kogia)
November 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Our friend the Cuban Spotted Toad lives in central and eastern Cuba! Their call is described as "loud, like a machine gun"! You can hear it here! www.fonozoo.com/fnz_detalles... (photo by kogia)
From taking acoustic samples, documenting visual observations and sharing this vital data with the world's top researchers and policymakers, we are doing our part to help protect #humpbackwhale populations for generations.
Join this important mission today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Join this important mission today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
February 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
From taking acoustic samples, documenting visual observations and sharing this vital data with the world's top researchers and policymakers, we are doing our part to help protect #humpbackwhale populations for generations.
Join this important mission today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Join this important mission today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Exploring a brave new world. This adorable #humpbackwhale calf will spend up to a year with mama then begin one of the most remarkable annual migrations in the natural world.
Together, we can help ensure a safe, sustainable journey. bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Together, we can help ensure a safe, sustainable journey. bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
March 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Exploring a brave new world. This adorable #humpbackwhale calf will spend up to a year with mama then begin one of the most remarkable annual migrations in the natural world.
Together, we can help ensure a safe, sustainable journey. bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Together, we can help ensure a safe, sustainable journey. bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Today we celebrate the magnificent #humpbackwhale and all those who work daily to help ensure their survival.
Happy #worldwhaleday from the team at BayQuest!
To be part of this important mission, please check visit us today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Stevenson, Iliya, Dageville)
Happy #worldwhaleday from the team at BayQuest!
To be part of this important mission, please check visit us today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Stevenson, Iliya, Dageville)
February 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today we celebrate the magnificent #humpbackwhale and all those who work daily to help ensure their survival.
Happy #worldwhaleday from the team at BayQuest!
To be part of this important mission, please check visit us today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Stevenson, Iliya, Dageville)
Happy #worldwhaleday from the team at BayQuest!
To be part of this important mission, please check visit us today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Stevenson, Iliya, Dageville)
By listening in on the sounds of the sea, we can assess the health of the ecosystem near the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and provide valuable data to protect #humpbackwhale populations.
Your donation today helps to support this vital study. bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Your donation today helps to support this vital study. bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
February 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
By listening in on the sounds of the sea, we can assess the health of the ecosystem near the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and provide valuable data to protect #humpbackwhale populations.
Your donation today helps to support this vital study. bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Your donation today helps to support this vital study. bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
These gentle ocean giants are vital to our planet's ecosystem and need our loving care.
Let's pull together and keep them thriving for generations.
Get involved today! bit.ly/4ixBr9O (Kogia - Karim Iliya)
#humpbackwhales #sanfranciscobay #oceanconservation
Let's pull together and keep them thriving for generations.
Get involved today! bit.ly/4ixBr9O (Kogia - Karim Iliya)
#humpbackwhales #sanfranciscobay #oceanconservation
July 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
These gentle ocean giants are vital to our planet's ecosystem and need our loving care.
Let's pull together and keep them thriving for generations.
Get involved today! bit.ly/4ixBr9O (Kogia - Karim Iliya)
#humpbackwhales #sanfranciscobay #oceanconservation
Let's pull together and keep them thriving for generations.
Get involved today! bit.ly/4ixBr9O (Kogia - Karim Iliya)
#humpbackwhales #sanfranciscobay #oceanconservation
Tired calf getting a humpy-back ride from mama!
Acoustic data along with surface visual observations can help us get a better understanding of #humpbackwhale behaviors in the presence of vessel activities.
Join us on this important study today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Acoustic data along with surface visual observations can help us get a better understanding of #humpbackwhale behaviors in the presence of vessel activities.
Join us on this important study today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
February 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Tired calf getting a humpy-back ride from mama!
Acoustic data along with surface visual observations can help us get a better understanding of #humpbackwhale behaviors in the presence of vessel activities.
Join us on this important study today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Acoustic data along with surface visual observations can help us get a better understanding of #humpbackwhale behaviors in the presence of vessel activities.
Join us on this important study today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Created by:
@alexanderkonig.bsky.social
Voice over by:
@natureofmay.bsky.social
Music by:
Thomas Bergersen
Underwater videography by:
Kogia Library
In collaboration with:
@robertkornfeld.bsky.social @samhincks.bsky.social
@alexanderkonig.bsky.social
Voice over by:
@natureofmay.bsky.social
Music by:
Thomas Bergersen
Underwater videography by:
Kogia Library
In collaboration with:
@robertkornfeld.bsky.social @samhincks.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Created by:
@alexanderkonig.bsky.social
Voice over by:
@natureofmay.bsky.social
Music by:
Thomas Bergersen
Underwater videography by:
Kogia Library
In collaboration with:
@robertkornfeld.bsky.social @samhincks.bsky.social
@alexanderkonig.bsky.social
Voice over by:
@natureofmay.bsky.social
Music by:
Thomas Bergersen
Underwater videography by:
Kogia Library
In collaboration with:
@robertkornfeld.bsky.social @samhincks.bsky.social
The health of the ocean and its aquatic life face many challenges in these times of uncertainty. Together, we can help make a difference.
Be part of this important mission today! (Credit Kogia) donorbox.org/bayquest-sea...
Be part of this important mission today! (Credit Kogia) donorbox.org/bayquest-sea...
March 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The health of the ocean and its aquatic life face many challenges in these times of uncertainty. Together, we can help make a difference.
Be part of this important mission today! (Credit Kogia) donorbox.org/bayquest-sea...
Be part of this important mission today! (Credit Kogia) donorbox.org/bayquest-sea...
Research shows that reducing vessel speed to 10kts significantly decreases the risk of ship strikes for #humpbackwhales.
Let's ease the throttle and give them a chance!
We are studying the effects of human noise on whale behavior and vocalization. Join us today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Nessim)
Let's ease the throttle and give them a chance!
We are studying the effects of human noise on whale behavior and vocalization. Join us today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Nessim)
February 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Research shows that reducing vessel speed to 10kts significantly decreases the risk of ship strikes for #humpbackwhales.
Let's ease the throttle and give them a chance!
We are studying the effects of human noise on whale behavior and vocalization. Join us today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Nessim)
Let's ease the throttle and give them a chance!
We are studying the effects of human noise on whale behavior and vocalization. Join us today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Nessim)
🎉Historischer Durchbruch für den Schutz mariner #Biodiversität: Am 17.1.26 tritt das UN- #Hochseeschutzabkommen in Kraft, das die DAM gemäß ihres Leitmotivs "Wir stärken den nachhaltigen Umgang mit #Küsten, Meeren & Ozeanen" vollumfänglich unterstützt 👉 www.allianz-meeresforschung.de/news/un-hoch...
January 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🎉Historischer Durchbruch für den Schutz mariner #Biodiversität: Am 17.1.26 tritt das UN- #Hochseeschutzabkommen in Kraft, das die DAM gemäß ihres Leitmotivs "Wir stärken den nachhaltigen Umgang mit #Küsten, Meeren & Ozeanen" vollumfänglich unterstützt 👉 www.allianz-meeresforschung.de/news/un-hoch...
Pygmy sperm whales (Kogia breviceps)!
November 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Pygmy sperm whales (Kogia breviceps)!
Thank you for joining us on this 30-day journey of science, education and discovery.
Our magnificent #humpbackwhales are a vital part of our biodiverse ecosystem. It's up to us to help ensure they survive and thrive for generations.
A special thanks to the crew at Kogia!
linktr.ee/bayquest
Our magnificent #humpbackwhales are a vital part of our biodiverse ecosystem. It's up to us to help ensure they survive and thrive for generations.
A special thanks to the crew at Kogia!
linktr.ee/bayquest
March 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Thank you for joining us on this 30-day journey of science, education and discovery.
Our magnificent #humpbackwhales are a vital part of our biodiverse ecosystem. It's up to us to help ensure they survive and thrive for generations.
A special thanks to the crew at Kogia!
linktr.ee/bayquest
Our magnificent #humpbackwhales are a vital part of our biodiverse ecosystem. It's up to us to help ensure they survive and thrive for generations.
A special thanks to the crew at Kogia!
linktr.ee/bayquest
This brave little fella dreams of a long, healthy life free from the dangers of vessel strikes, entanglements and other human impacts.
Our study aims to help make this dream a reality for our local #humpbackwhales!
Be part of this vital mission today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Our study aims to help make this dream a reality for our local #humpbackwhales!
Be part of this vital mission today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
February 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
This brave little fella dreams of a long, healthy life free from the dangers of vessel strikes, entanglements and other human impacts.
Our study aims to help make this dream a reality for our local #humpbackwhales!
Be part of this vital mission today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Our study aims to help make this dream a reality for our local #humpbackwhales!
Be part of this vital mission today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Free from the strife of current human events above the surface, this adorable #humpbackwhale calf faces new challenges in its tranquil ocean home.
Join us today and help discover new ways to understand and protect these precious, gentle giants. bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Join us today and help discover new ways to understand and protect these precious, gentle giants. bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
February 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Free from the strife of current human events above the surface, this adorable #humpbackwhale calf faces new challenges in its tranquil ocean home.
Join us today and help discover new ways to understand and protect these precious, gentle giants. bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Join us today and help discover new ways to understand and protect these precious, gentle giants. bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
#SAREUS
Empezamos Octubre....😓
Cachalote del género Kogia en #Zarautz
Urria hasi dugu 😓👇
Kogia generoko katxalotea #Zarautz
@fbiodiversidad.bsky.social @gipuzkoa.eus @ehu.eus @ztffct.bsky.social
Empezamos Octubre....😓
Cachalote del género Kogia en #Zarautz
Urria hasi dugu 😓👇
Kogia generoko katxalotea #Zarautz
@fbiodiversidad.bsky.social @gipuzkoa.eus @ehu.eus @ztffct.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
#SAREUS
Empezamos Octubre....😓
Cachalote del género Kogia en #Zarautz
Urria hasi dugu 😓👇
Kogia generoko katxalotea #Zarautz
@fbiodiversidad.bsky.social @gipuzkoa.eus @ehu.eus @ztffct.bsky.social
Empezamos Octubre....😓
Cachalote del género Kogia en #Zarautz
Urria hasi dugu 😓👇
Kogia generoko katxalotea #Zarautz
@fbiodiversidad.bsky.social @gipuzkoa.eus @ehu.eus @ztffct.bsky.social
There are 67 species in Odorrana, mostly in China/SE Asia, with none in North America, so if you found a smelly frog, that was just a hygiene issue, try to be cool about it.
Like with skunks, the odorous frogs use their toxic odor as a defense. A predator rarely tries to eat them twice.
(📷: kogia)
Like with skunks, the odorous frogs use their toxic odor as a defense. A predator rarely tries to eat them twice.
(📷: kogia)
June 5, 2026 at 1:37 PM
There are 67 species in Odorrana, mostly in China/SE Asia, with none in North America, so if you found a smelly frog, that was just a hygiene issue, try to be cool about it.
Like with skunks, the odorous frogs use their toxic odor as a defense. A predator rarely tries to eat them twice.
(📷: kogia)
Like with skunks, the odorous frogs use their toxic odor as a defense. A predator rarely tries to eat them twice.
(📷: kogia)
We all share a sense of connection to the call of the sea and the wildlife within. We'd love to hear your stories, experiences, actions and ideas for protecting this vital ecosystem.
Please share in the comments below. Together we can make a difference! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Please share in the comments below. Together we can make a difference! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
March 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We all share a sense of connection to the call of the sea and the wildlife within. We'd love to hear your stories, experiences, actions and ideas for protecting this vital ecosystem.
Please share in the comments below. Together we can make a difference! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Please share in the comments below. Together we can make a difference! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Effective #humpbackwhale conservation requires a mix of science, policy, and public engagement. Our research provides critical data to support evidence-based solutions, your support helps drive this vital mission.
Be part of this important study today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Be part of this important study today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
February 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Effective #humpbackwhale conservation requires a mix of science, policy, and public engagement. Our research provides critical data to support evidence-based solutions, your support helps drive this vital mission.
Be part of this important study today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)
Be part of this important study today! bit.ly/BayQuest-Exp (Kogia-Karim Iliya)