Humpback whales are thriving again. They switch foods, use creative hunting, and enter new waters. Their flexibility helps ...

When University of Southern Denmark whale researcher Olga Filatova set off on her first field trip in 2000, she spent five ...

In a surprising discovery, a new study reveals that among seven species of baleen whales, only the humpback is capable of the high-performance turns required for its signature bubble-net feeding ...

A humpback whale lunge feeds Monday morning in front of a kayaker less than a half mile offshore from the mouth of the San ...

Whale watchers in Southern California were delighted after a sea of humpback whales moved off San Diego's coast. There have been daily sightings this week, and so far, the record is 21 in one day.

Humpback whales are massive, intelligent, and social creatures residing in all oceans around the globe. These whales can grow up to 60 feet long and weigh up to 80,000 pounds, according to Oceana.

Deep below the surface of the Pacific, some of the planet’s largest predators are quietly inhaling astonishing numbers of ...

Everyone waits with bated breath, watching seagulls circle over the water. We break our collective focus to make excited eye contact when a faint vocalization comes through the hydrophone. “Get your ...

A young humpback whale stranded on the shore near Yachats, which captured the attention of many in Oregon and across the world, will be euthanized.

A young humpback whale stranded alive on the beach near Yachats drew overnight crowds and a frantic rescue effort, but marine mammal experts say its chances of survival are slim.

Humpbacks have been hanging off the California coast for the past month, to the delight of whale-watching enthusiasts. A ...

Not long ago, spotting a humpback whale in Arctic seas felt like winning a lottery ticket. In the early 2000s, University of ...