This process uncovered the DNA of two animals: orcas, also known as killer whales, and broadnose sevengill sharks. Orca DNA was linked to the largest bite wound, found in the center of the shark, ...

The sight of an orca clinging to her dead calf for a heartwrenching reason turned out to be a way of coping with loss, just ...

Whale sharks use underwater features and oil platforms as migratory stepping stones, affecting conservation efforts.

The month of December brought the endangered Southern Resident killer whales sadness and joy.

Cetaceans—marine mammals that include dolphins, porpoises, and whales—are crucial to coastal ecology. Their presence fosters ...

Whales, the ocean’s largest marine mammals, renowned for their immense size and exceptional adaptability can be found roaming ...

A video of an unexpected "magical" encounter with orcas in Canada has captivated viewers on TikTok. The surreal sighting was captured in a video shared by Jack Tadey (@jacktadey) and has amassed ...

Over 12,000 humpback whales migrate every winter from the frigid surroundings of Alaska into the waters of Hawaii. This journey of about 3,000 miles is the longest migration that any mammal undertakes ...

The rule would have restricted boats between 35 and 65 feet to 10 knots along much of the East Coast during the whales’ migration and calving season. It was withdrawn yesterday on Wednesday. NOAA ...

Only around 370 right whales remain in existence, meaning the sightings account for around 20% of the population. The whales were gathered and feeding near the western edge of Jeffreys Ledge ...

The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales. By Simon J. Levien The Biden administration on Thursday withdrew a proposal to ...