Beluga whales can disappear beneath Arctic sea ice for long stretches, which makes them far tougher to follow than many other whale species. That is why researchers have increasingly turned to ...

Federal officials say final permits will depend on health checks and confirmed care plans at accredited U.S. aquariums ...

University of Queensland hearing tests conducted across kilometers of ocean off the Australian coast show humpback whales ...

With the rapid melting of Arctic ice, the waters have opened up to more human traffic, which is disturbing the underwater ...

Marineland, a former Canadian theme park, has reportedly threatened to euthanize the animals if they're not soon transferred ...

Canada's last captive whales have a received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the United States.

The strategy is the mysterious reason why beluga whales have such a diverse genetic population despite being an isolated ...

Conservationists are to attach acoustic devices to gear used for catching shellfish in the hope of recording sounds made by ...

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While on a photography assignment in Norway, the crew made a crucial decision while sailing through the Arctic ice pack in thick fog. The result was an “unforgettable encounter” with a pair of polar ...