whale
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Most major cruise lines offer trips to the 49th state, where travelers can explore the tallest mountain in the U.S. or go whale watching on the coast.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
During 32 dives to the site, explorers collected samples from 485 whale-fossil sites and active whale falls, and found a treasure trove of remains, including one extinct whale's skeleton.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
University of Hawaii oceanographer Craig Smith, who discovered the first whale fall in 1987 but was not involved in the new research, told AFP it was "extremely exciting".
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
At times, he appears like a minnow trying to swallow a whale.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Only once did a whale come close enough for Penelope to gaze into its unfathomable eye.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing whale
Marine Biology - Introductory
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Marine Biology - Middle School
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Marine Biology - High School
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