No dorsal fin. V-shaped blow. Almost extinct. Right Whale Day brings a rare species into focus — before it’s too late.

The rare sighting of a living juvenile colossal squid has scientists stunned and thrilled.

On one occasion, she grabbed the skin under a whale shark’s first dorsal fin as it cruised by ... While I marveled at its massive nostrils and eyes on either side of its head, I realized ...

Adult colossal squids have occasionally surfaced on fishing lines, but none had been witnessed alive in the abyss where they ...

“Based on the shape of the fin and the white lips ... individuals and the lack of color in their eyes makes them appear pink,” said Pacific Whale Foundation Chief Scientist Jens Currie.

Since its discovery in 1925, only eight adult specimens have been reported, severely limiting scientists’ ability to research ...

I wanted one of those iconic photos of a humpback breaching: the full, cinematic leap that graces travel magazines and whale-watching ... a pectoral fin rising from the water, almost as if ...

Today, Ratan free dives — descending up to 60m (197 feet) below the surface, depths that usually only technical divers can ...

“I think I’m a natural born salesman, one of those guys who doesn’t blow anything just right on.” Michael Peterson ...

“The guide swap initiative is a great opportunity for interaction and learning between people on different sides of the world who may have differing geographies, wildlife, and weather – but who share ...

The long saga of the 48-foot whale that washed up on the shores of Cook Inlet in November continued this week.