Dead Whale Found With 33lbs of Plastic in Stomach Suffered A Painful Death
The 16-foot cuvier's beaked whale was found washed up on Kremasti beach in Rhodes, Greece, where it died a painful death.
Professor Says Sea Monsters Were Most Likely Whale Penises In Viral Post
The "tentacled and alienesque appendages" that sailors saw were often just "whale dicks," Professor Michael Sweet explained.
New Pod of 'Enormous' Adult Orcas With Five 'Powerful Males' Discovered
The pod was spotted by a whale-watching company that operates in Bremer Bay, which hosts one of the largest orca gatherings in the Southern Hemisphere.
Terrifying Photo Shows Shark As It Stalked Man Rowing Across Atlantic
Jack Jarvis told Newsweek a "sheer excitement" came over him when he spotted the fin in the water.
Video from 'DroneSharkApp' Shows Stunning Images of Underwater Creatures
The app features thousands of hours of footage that have been used by scientists to understand marine wildlife behaviors and feeding patterns.
Sea Lion Hitches a Ride on the Back of a Whale in Resurfaced Viral Clip
"Cowabunga, dudes! Who needs waves when you can [surf] on whales instead?" a viewer commented.
Whales' Response to La Niña, Lack of Antarctic Krill Found in Baleen
Researchers have compared climate records and found a connection with isotopes stored in filter-feeding whale tissue.
Over 30 Dead Whales Found at Death Trap Beach Blessed and Left to Decompose
"As heartbreaking as it is, whale strandings are a natural phenomenon," the New Zealand Department of Conservation said in a Facebook post.
Viral Video Captures 'Amazing' Moment Whale Breaches Just Feet From Boat
After the whale landed next to the boat, the passengers were drenched from the giant splash that was created.
Beluga Whales Have Adopted a Lone Narwhal, May Make Hybrid 'Narluga' Babies
The pod of beluga whales have adopted the narwhal as one of their own, and now a hybrid animal may be on the cards.
How Do Whales Sleep?
Naomi Rose told Newsweek whales have had to adapt to a special way of sleeping, that differs dramatically from other types of mammals.
Adorable Pictures Show an Endangered Baby Orca Just Days Old
It is the first calf to be born into the endangered family for two years, according to the Center for Whale Research.
Footage Shows 200-Year-Old Whaler Shipwreck Discovered off Florida Coast
The NOAA video shows an anchor, ballast, bottles and a stove resting on the ocean floor.
Stranded Whales Prompt Greece to Pause Seismic Blasts
Greek authorities have launched an investigation amid fears seismic surveys may have caused beaked whales to become stuck off the coast of Corfu.
Endangered Right Whales Filmed in Bering Sea at Winter for First Time Ever
The footage was captured by Captain Josh Trosvig of the cod fishing vessel Cerulean off the coast of Unimak Island in Alaska.
Pictures Show Emaciated Whale Get Freed From 2,500 Feet of Fishing Line
An estimated 300,000 whales, dolphins and porpoises die each year from entanglements in fishing equipment.
Skeleton of Extinct Whale Ends Decades-Long Journey That Began in a Garage
"The story has just begun, in essence, and we hope to learn more about this species," Dr. David Webster said.
Incredible Footage Shows Orca Save Humpback Whale Trapped in Nets
Whale experts said it was first known event where orca have seemingly helped another species in Australian waters
West Coast Orca Population Falls to Lowest Level for Almost 50 Years
The NOAA's 5-Year Status Review into Southern Resident killer whales shows no recovery of the species, with experts saying a catastrophic event could devastate the entire population.
Newly Discovered Fossil From 246 Million Years Ago Earth's 'First Giant'
Researchers have discovered a species from the dinosaur age that predated modern aquatic life but was comparable in size to the massive land predators.
Watch Gray Whales Breach Next to Kayakers Off California Coast
Whale watching company Everyday California filmed the giant mammals off La Jolla during their annual migration from Alaska to Baja California.
Biologists Concerned After Whale Gives Birth Entangled in Fishing Rope
An endangered North Atlantic right whale with a 20-foot fishing rope in its mouth was seen with a newborn calf off the coast of Georgia on Thursday.
Humpback Whale That Died Entangled in Fishing Gear Found in Massachusetts
A necropsy revealed that the whale had an empty stomach, a sign of "chronic entanglement."
Lobster Harvesting Ban Reinstated Off Maine Coast to Protect Rare Whales
A U.S. appeals court ruled that the government's role is "assuring the right whales are protected from a critical risk of death."
Drowning Seals and Iceberg Graveyards—Arctic Wildlife Hangs in the Balance
Fundraising project Vital Impacts includes works by 100 nature photographers in a bid to support grassroots conservation campaigns.
Whales Removed an Abundance of Carbon From Earth. Then Humans Killed Them
Scientists say the restoration of blue, fin and humpback whale populations to levels seen before industrial hunting of the 20th century could help combat climate change.
First Beluga Whale Seen in Puget Sound for 80 Years Could Be Far From Home
The whale is alone, unusual for these social creatures, and could have strayed from its pod due to lack of food or poisoning.
Heartbreaking Photos Show Dead Whale Lodged on Hull of Tanker Ship
Coast guard was alerted after the huge animal was spotted lying limp on the boat's underside
Meet Phiomicetus Anubis, the Fearsome Ancient Whale With Four Legs
The animal, estimated to be 10 feet long and weighing around 1,320 lb, would likely have been a top predator like the killer whale of today.
'Struggling' 50-Foot Whale Stranded in Delaware Beach Sandbar
Since becoming stranded on Thursday morning, the fin whale has moved closer to the shore, with fears rising that it could become beached.