People Carve Initials Into Beached Blue Whale
The 66-foot mammal washed up on the southern coast of Chile.
Was the 'Whale-Dolphin Hybrid' Seen off Australia Real?
Technically, dolphins are whales, and whales are more closely related to cows than sharks.
Killer Whales Can Imitate Human Speech
New research shows that orcas are amazingly good at imitating human speech.
Only 100 Breeding Females of Right Whale Species Remain
Despite legal protection, North Atlantic right whales keep getting struck accidentally by fishing boats and entangled in gear.
Narwhal Hearts Almost Stop When Stressed
In most animals, stress and exercise increase heart rates.
Mexico Protects Largest Ocean Reserve in North America
Dozens of species in the reserve cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Mystery Surrounds Whale Bones Discovered in Scotland
For 200 years the bones were forgotten by locals and visitors.
Right Whale Species Could Be Extinct in 20 Years
More than half of North Atlantic Right Whale deaths since 2009 were from becoming entangled with nets.
Beluga Moves in With Dolphins, Learns Their Language
This bulbous-headed animal had to learn to fit in with her sleeker cousins.
2017 Has Been a Terrible Year for Right Whales
There are less than 500 North Atlantic right whales left in the world, meaning about 3 percent of the total population has died this year.
Dolphins Have Humanlike Cultures and Giant Brains
Dolphins are helping science understand the connection between brain size and culture.
Japan Set to Reach Bluefin Tuna Fishing Quota Early
Activists say overfishing will have devastating consequences for the species.
Japan Kills More Than 300 Whales in Annual Hunt
An international moratorium on whaling only allows for hunts that have a scientific purpose.
Overfishing Whale Could Result in Faster Global Warming
Sharks and whales help reduce the levels of carbon dioxide production.
The Story of the Arctic Is Written in Whale Earwax
A small(ish) cetacean earplug can tell scientists a lot about what it's like to be a 100-ton aquatic mammal on a changing planet.
Watch: Research Drones Monitor Whale Snot
Researchers are using 'SnotBot' drones to collect nasal mucus from whales.
Video: SeaWorld Orcas Must be Released
Marine park wants its orcas to remain in captivity for their own safety.
Whale Vomit Set To Make British Couple Thousands
A key ingredient in whale vomit—or ambergris—makes it perfect for high-end fragrances.
Rare Right Whales Congregate in Cape Cod
The nearly extinct animals are threatened by ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
SeaWorld Employees Posed as Animal Rights Activists
SeaWorld says employees spied on activists to protect staff, customers and animals in the face of "credible threats."
Facial Recognition Could Save the Right Whale
The algorithm will save researchers countless hours spent trawling through photos of right whales.
Anonymous Claims it Brought Down Abe's Website
Police are investigating what caused the site to crash.
Japan Resumes Killing Whales as the World Looks On, Helpless
Japan is defying international law and world opinion to slaughter hundreds of minke whales.
Alaskan Sperm Whales Learned to Skim Fishers' Catch
Scientists think the whales have learned to communicate about the best times and places to steal sablefish right off the line.
Animal Rights Groups 'Skeptical' of SeaWorld's Plan to End Killer Whale Shows
Critics say the company's decision doesn't address the fundamental problem: the welfare of killer whales.
Report: SeaWorld to End Killer Whale Shows in San Diego
The marine-life park has been under fire after the 2013 documentary "Blackfish."
Watch Surreal Drone Footage of Two Whales Approaching a Paddleboarder in Australia
Drone footage captures the stunning moment off the coast of Esperance in Western Australia.