Blue Whale

Carcass of 50-ft blue whale washes ashore in Kozhikode

October 01, 2023

Carcass of 50-ft blue whale washes ashore in Kozhikode

The carcass, which started to decompose looks more than 2 days old.

October 01, 2023
How Kozhikode solved a 'blue whale' of a problem that washed ashore

Local authorities worked tirelessly to dispose of the giant carcass in heavy rain.
July 23, 2022
Vizhinjam fishermen find ambergris worth Rs 28cr from sea

Ambergris is used to make perfumes and it costs around Rs 1 crore per kg in the international market.
October 21, 2019
Stranded whales to be detected from space

It is hoped that in the future the technique will lead to real-time information as stranding events of whales happen.
June 26, 2019
Raw, fried or on a bun: the many ways Japan eats whale

Several restaurants have come up with whaleburgers, a patty of whale meat sandwiched between buns or pressed rice.