Humpback whale

The Ocean’s Secret Weapon Against Climate Change When thinking about fighting climate change, we imagine solar panels, electric cars, or planting trees. But the ocean has a natural climate superhero we rarely talk about — whales. Yes, whales. These majestic giants are more than awe-inspiring creatures. They’re surprisingly powerful carbon sinks — natural tools for […]

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional People, that’s how Rolex describes its Rolex Award laureates. Since back in 1976, the Rolex Awards for Enterprise have supported individuals whose dreams, spirit of enterprise and creativity have advanced human knowledge and well-being. Take Barbara Block, for instance. She is a 2012 laureate from the US. Her aim is to, “move the […]

Help marine scientists identify whale “dialects,” by listening to them online. Whale songs translate into a complex language that researchers are trying to decipher. You can help marine researchers understand what whales are saying simply by listening to their sounds and deciding which calls match, grouping them into categories. The Whale Song Project aims to “understand […]