Nation and World News » Fisherman spots whale tethered to ocean floor — then comes ‘complicated’ rescue Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:05 am ...

Whales continually inspire us with their immense size, complex social structures, and vital role in marine ecosystems. Unfortunately, these gentle giants face many threats today, most of which are ...

Picture: NSRI / Flickr ‘On arrival in the area of where the whale had been spotted, a search commenced and the eight-metre juvenile Humpback whale was located approximately one nautical mile offshore, ...

A humpback whale tethered to the sea floor by a rope was rescued off the coast of Australia after a local fisherman spotted the animal in distress, video shows.

He headed NOAA’s large whale research program for the northeastern U.S. from 2011 to 2019, then led the New England Aquarium’s right whale research program through 2022.

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.

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 ...

Humpback whales are known for their sophisticated hunting techniques, including the use of bubble nets to corral prey like juvenile salmon and krill. They typically create underwater curtains of ...

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 ...