In a world full of bad news, there’s been good news in whale conservation. Many of the great whales are coming back. In fact, ...

Boaters off the coast of California got the chance to see the biggest animal on Earth and the group is calling it a “once in ...

Aerial drone footage shows the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) missing its iconic lobed fluke, which is responsible for propulsion while swimming. Taken by Eric Guth under NMFS permit # 24359 ...

Humpback whales have been caught blowing bubble rings at humans in what may be playful or communicative acts. This discovery ...

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An entangled humpback whale was rescued off the coast of New Zealand thanks to the help of local anglers. The distressed whale — a juvenile measuring more than 25 feet — was first spotted around 9 a.m ...

A study recently published in the journal Marine Mammal Science unveiled a behavior exhibited by humpback whales: the ...

Tongass is not only the largest temperate rain forest in the country, but the largest in the world. It's a thriving ...

This year’s winning images include a curious leopard seal, a swarm of jellyfish, and a very grumpy looking Japanese warbonnet ...

After the "orca uprising" captivated anti-capitalists, scientists are intrigued by another form of marine mammal communication.

Bay Area researchers from SETI and UC Davis captured a rare sight: humpback whales blowing bubble rings — like smoke rings — while calmly approaching humans. It’s the first time scientists have ...

From world-class whale watching to oysters shucked at their source, there is a fascinating mix of culture, wildlife, and ...