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Garðar Einarsson

Thumbs Up for Flipper Oddity

In July 2023, researchers from the Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute spotted a rare striped dolphin in the Gulf of Corinth with deformed flippers resembling thumbs.

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Garðar Einarsson

A striped dolphin with a thumb

In July 2023, researchers from the Pelagos Whale Research Center found a distinctive striped dolphin with deformed tufts that resembled thumbs. The dolphin was seen swimming with its group and looked like this

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Eva Káradóttir

Holiday Closing Announcement

Dear valued visitors, As the holiday season approaches, we would like to inform you that the Húsavík Whale Museum will be closed for the festive

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Eva Káradóttir

Christmas closing at Hvalasafn

Dear museum visitors, Now that the Christmas season is approaching, we would like to inform you that the Whale Museum will be closed during the holidays from December 24th to January 1st. We will enjoy

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Entangled whale freed in Alaska!

In Alaska, a group of experts managed to save a young humpback whale that got entangled in a large and heavy crab trap. The rescue mission, which took place on October 11, was called

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Heiðar Hrafn Halldórsson

Ocean Films Húsavík 2023

Ocean Films Húsavík is scheduled to occur at the Húsavík Whale Museum during the evenings of August 18th and 19th (from 7 to 11 pm

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