Whales are not just big, they're a big deal for healthy oceans. Whale poo is responsible for moving tonnes of nutrients from deep water up to the surface. Now new research shows that whales also move ...

Scientists may finally have an explanation for the longstanding mystery of why blue whale calves are rarely sighted, an advance that could help better conserve the critically endangered species. There ...

Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 ...