Scuba diving in the ocean can be an otherworldly experience, as can the marvels waiting to be discovered. Imagine swimming along and being approached by a massive sperm whale, who furthermore would ...

Right on the very first day of our whale safari, guide Jeff drives us to despair. Up until now, we were all patiently looking ...

A family was going for a beach walk when they found an ancient whale's fossil.

Everything you need to know if you’re going whale watching off LA’s 'Blue Highway.' ...

A total of 1,935 whales were observed across all islands, during the second Ocean Count and Great Whale Count for the 2026 season. That’s down by 12 whales from the same time last year. The number may ...

A new study sheds light on the illuminating, sometimes counterintuitive dynamics of mating and how species survive.

New research finds that rising ocean temperatures are shrinking cool-water feeding grounds, pushing humpbacks into gear-heavy waters near shore.

Older male whales are more successful at mating than their younger rivals because they are better singers, suggests new ...

Researchers have rediscovered a 77-year-old recording of a haunting song that now has been determined to have come from a ...

From Mendocino to Monterey, whale fests offer the chance to glimpse these migrating giants — plus hiking, dining and rocking ...

Large whales can get wrapped up in fishing lines, buoys, nets and other gear, which can lead to injuries and death. Aleria Jensen / NOAA The number of large whales that became entangled in fishing ...

The nearly 80-year-old disc resided in the archives of the the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for decades and may hold ...