The humpback whale song recording was taken near Bermuda in 1949. Scientists at Cape Cod-based WHOI found it in their archives in fall 2025.

Researchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the ...

The other day, an article in Popular Mechanics (of all things) caught my attention. It described how scientists are making ...

In the animal world, some creatures stand out because of one clear feature-- a big head. This isn’t just about looks. A larger head often helps animals feed, communicate, protect themselves, or ...

Plans to build a whale sanctuary at the Wine Harbour wharf and bay have drawn mixed reactions, with one long-time lobster fisher saying the project will not ...

SAN ANTONIO — One of SeaWorld San Antonio’s beloved animals has recently died, according to a Facebook post by the marine-life park. Martha, a beluga whale and an original resident since the park ...

Researchers from Mystic Aquarium are heading to the icy tundras of Canada to study beluga breath. That’s the white-plume mixture of water cells, proteins and lung fluid that whales exhale when they ...

Canada's last captive whales have received a reprieve from death after the government conditionally approved a plan Monday to export them to the United States. Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson met ...

TORONTO — After threatening to euthanize about 30 beluga whales, Marineland, a shuttered Canadian aquatic park, is now likely to send the animals to marine facilities in the United States, the ...

Marineland, a closed aquatic park in Ontario, had threatened to euthanize its whales after the government denied an application to send them to China. By Vjosa Isai Reporting from Toronto After ...

For the first time, we know more than we ever expected to know about the sex lives of the majestic beluga whale. It's complicated, to say the least, but it also shows just how strategic nature is at ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Among marine mammals, beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) are ...