"We often think of plants as the lungs of the planet. Animals are the circulatory system." Scientists make incredible discovery after studying whale urine: 'We soon realized that was only part of the ...

A University of Vermont-led study has forced marine biologists to rethink how whales shape ocean chemistry, showing that these animals transport enormous quantities of nutrients horizontally across ...

Scientists are using drones to tag and monitor sperm whales in the waters off Dominica in the Caribbean, an area that hosts the world's first sperm whale reserve. Traditional tagging methods involved ...

It’s hard to picture a creature so immense that a person could stand inside one of its arteries, yet that’s the reality of the blue whale—the largest animal ever to live on Earth. A detail like that ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In Antarctic waters, glaciers calve like distant thunder and the ...

Dolphins have long been recognized for their good deeds in the ocean, often rescuing stranded sailors or playfully surfing the waves behind fishing boats. Many cultures view dolphins as symbols of ...

Scientists used underwater sound recordings to reconstruct 3D dive and hunting behavior of elusive beaked whales in the Gulf ...

Beginning in September, humpback whales appear off the coast of Hawaii. February is the most magical time, as the pods are at their peak.