A study suggests menopause gives an evolutionary advantage to some whales. The findings could offer clues about menopause in ...

A massive Bryde's whale suddenly emerged from cloudy waters off Mexico's coast, shocking a freediving instructor and her divers, and giving them an unforgettable experience.

"Monterey Bay is in my rearview mirror as I drive inland through toiled farm fields to Pacheco Pass. It is early morning in Steinbeck Country." ...

Scientists took samples from whale blow, identifying possible disease risks for marine mammals in northern seas.

Darren Lucciana took his family for a boat ride on Washington's Puget Sound — a popular spot for whale watching — when three ...

Timo Dersch encountered the whales while freediving in the waters surrounding Norway A freediver observing orcas was interrupted by another species of whale. Earlier in 2025, diver Timo Dersch was ...

As conservation efforts make the waters in the New York region more inviting for whales, increasing traffic from ships and ...

Scientists know a surprising amount of information about Southern Resident Killer Whales, but once the whales leave their ...

Whales carry tons of nutrients in their pee thousands of miles across the oceans. © Martin van Aswegen, NOAA Permit 21476 In 2010, two researchers in the U.S ...

For centuries, humans have drawn a line between themselves and other species, initially claiming that other animals couldn’t feel pain. Science proved they could. Then the argument shifted: Animals ...

A National Geographic photographer documented the lives of whales for years. World-renowned photographer Brian Skerry is sharing some of his extraordinary work documenting the lives of whales over ...