Populations of northern bottlenose whales (Hyperoodon ampullatus), playful animals that resemble large dolphins, stretch ...

(CNN) — It’s only taken a few hundred years, but the “Spice Islands” region of eastern Indonesia — now known as the Maluku Islands — is once again attracting attention. Virtually off-the-grid for ...

Amber Miller just wanted to get a picture with her friends on a whale watching trip. They lined up along the rail of the Davey’s Locker boat Ocean Explorer. Then, magic happened. A breaching humpback ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A whale was euthanized after being stranded near San Marine, south of Waldport on the Oregon Coast since Saturday night after it reportedly became tangled in fishing line. Rescue ...

MIAMI (WSVN) - A boater off the coast of Miami was treated to a whale of a sight. The boater was fishing when he spotted a whale shark swimming close to his vessel. The boater dove into the water to ...

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SAN DIEGO — A local whale watching company made a rare and exciting discovery this weekend, spotting two sperm whales about 15 miles off the San Diego coast. The sighting, which occurred on Sunday, ...

Marine sanctuaries are some of the most awe-inspiring destinations in the U.S., offering unparalleled opportunities to connect with nature, explore diverse ecosystems, and learn about marine ...

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest fish in the world and are endangered but are hard to study because they’re largely solitary creatures that roam great distances. There are only about 30 ...

Changing ocean conditions making whale prey scarce are causing the mammals to stop singing, a recent study has found. Researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Cascadia Research ...

NIANTIC, Conn. (WFSB) - A charter fishing trip turned into much more for a group that went out of Niantic yesterday. The group would expect to see plenty of fish, maybe even a seal, but not too often ...

A complex rescue operation unfolded off the coast of Australia after a humpback whale was found tethered to the sea floor. The incident took place near Geraldton — located about 260 miles north of ...