Scientists have been aware for some time that whales contribute to marine ecosystems by "recycling" nutrients. However, the ...

One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who study them.The North ...

PORTLAND, Maine — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The first humpback whale of the 2025–2026 season made its appearance off Kaua‘i early this morning, Oct. 14; and the sighting marks the start of whale season in Hawai‘i. Tuesday’s ...

Humphrey the Whale made his way Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta where he remained for weeks Local citizens, scientists and military coordinated an armada to guide him out Humphrey's visit produced ...

After coming back from the brink of extinction, Southern right whales are swimming in greater numbers off the coast of Argentina's Patagonia this year, delighting tourists seeking to catch a glimpse ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Whale entanglements in U.S. waters hit a record 95 cases in 2024, well above the historical average of 71 per year ...

Long baleen whale mothers are more likely to have female calves than males, according to a new study led by the University of Washington. The findings contradict a popular evolutionary theory ...

Gray whales are everywhere in Depoe Bay. They’re on T-shirts and mugs and incorporated into the signs of whale-themed businesses along the main drag. There’s a whale museum and even a whale watching ...