Sperm whale washed up in the Western Isles dies
The body of an adult sperm whale has washed up in the Western Isles after becoming stranded on the west coast.
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Humpback whale freed from fishing ropes ‘anchoring’ it to seabed
A humpback whale was rescued from fishing gear in the Northern Isles last week after an expert agency came to its rescue.
Dozens of whales returned to the sea after being stranded near Orkney
Dozens of whales have been returned to the open seas after being stranded near the shores of Orkney.
Rescue of entangled whale in Sutherland stood down
Rescue efforts to free a stricken whale in Sutherland were stood down yesterday after it disappeared.
Heading to Ythan Estuary? Watch out for breeding “aggressive” seals
Members of the public are being urged to avoid a well-loved coastal path due to large numbers of breeding "aggressive" seals.