The exodus of sperm whales from Mexico’s Gulf of California in response to jumbo squid population declines may be indicative of broader ecosystem instability, a new study has found.

A PeerJ study has revealed a significant departure of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) from the central portion of the Gulf of California, is linked to the collapse of the jumbo squid ...

We can imagine the wan glow from a school of lanternfish, the jumbo squid among them, and a sperm whale moving through the gloom with relentless purpose.

What Do Sperm Whales Eat? Sperm whales eat a diet that includes squid, sharks, rays, and fish. Sperm whales eat a diet that consists of squid, sharks, shrimp, and other fish.

An endangered sperm whale found dead on the Oregon coast was struck by a vessel. The whale will remain on the beach to decompose naturally.

Sperm whale departure linked to decline in jumbo squid population in Gulf of California: new study unveils long-term impact on ecosystem health ...

Where it lives: Tropical and temperate waters around the world. What it eats: Deep-sea squid, octopuses, crustaceans and fish. Dwarf sperm whales have an unusual way to protect themselves if they ...