Whales

American

[hweylz, weylz] / ʰweɪlz, weɪlz /

noun

Bay of, an inlet of the Ross Sea, in Antarctica: location of Little America.

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“Insane, someone knew,” tweeted Unusual Whales, a data provider whose X account often highlights activity with hallmarks of potential insider trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Martin's Wild Water Whales initiative uses various tech including drones to study key species such as blue and humpback whales.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

Whales and elephant seals glide through the shimmering water, while bears and mountain lions patrol the misty headlands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

Whales can become caught in rope that runs between shellfish creels on the seabed to a buoy on the surface.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

Whales were sending wave after mountainous wave crashing against the station.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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