The average whale shark measures about 30 feet long, with a mouth stretching nearly 5-feet across. The largest whale sharks ...

Boaters got “lucky enough” to spot a plethora of sea creatures off the coast of California, spotting multiple species in one ...

Have you ever wondered how long whales are pregnant? With the massive size of whale babies, it comes as no surprise that ...

In a world full of bad news, there’s been good news in whale conservation. Many of the great whales are coming back. In fact, ...

A “sneaky” sea creature held boaters “hostage” off the coast of California, and onlookers thought the moment was one they ...

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the most intelligent and social of marine mammals. They live in tight-knit pods ...

Scientists mapped dolphin and whale brains to uncover how echolocation works, revealing they may use sound more like touch ...

FAYETTE COUNTY — An Ohio agency is offering a reward after an educational specimen was stolen. Fayette County Public Health said an “irreplaceable” whale baleen went missing during their Community ...

Baleen whales don't have teeth, but they and dolphins share a common ancestor, and both rely on complex vocal communication in a dark underwater environment. While dolphins have evolved ...

Illustration by A. Boersma for the study “Migrating baleen whales transport high-latitude nutrients to tropical and subtropical ecosystems” published by Joe Roman et al in Nature, March 2025.

Baleen whales play a significant role in global ecosystems, particularly through the nutrients in their fecal matter. They essentially act as krill processing plants, releasing nutrients from ...