PHOTOS: Humpback whale spotted near Port Angeles; no injuries despite reports. KIRO 7 News Staff. Tue, June 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM UTC. 1 min read. Great conservation news out of Clallam County!

A humpback whale recently seen in the Hood Canal had raised concerns after some thought it may have been struck by a boat. Thankfully, no injuries were seen on the whale.

An entangled humpback whale was rescued off the coast of New Zealand thanks to the help of local anglers. The distressed whale — a juvenile measuring more than 25 feet — was first spotted ...

An entangled humpback whale was rescued off the coast of New Zealand thanks to the help of local anglers. The distressed whale — a juvenile measuring more than 25 feet — was first spotted ...

A study recently published in the journal Marine Mammal Science unveiled a behavior exhibited by humpback whales: the creation of bubble rings during interactions with humans. Researchers analyzed ...

Recent tests reveal that humpback whales see much worse than scientists thought. Their sight falls short by about 15 times compared to human eyes, based on findings in the Proceedings of the Royal ...

Humpback whales have been documented for the first time creating large bubble rings in water during friendly interactions with humans, suggesting they could be trying to communicate with us.. The ...

Humpback whales are some of the most intelligent creatures humans have ever had the chance to observe. However, researchers have encountered a bit of a conundrum with these massive sea-bound ...

In celebration of World Ocean Day, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Dolphin Quest have released a 12-minute film showcasing the migration of humpback whales as they journey from Alaska to ...

Humpback whales are already known for complex songs, acoustic variety, and cooperative social structures. But the idea that they may initiate communication with humans voluntarily opens up a new ...