50 Years Ago a Whale Exploded in Oregon, Now There's Exploding Whale Park
Exploding Whale Memorial Park in Oregon commemorates a gory 1970 attempt to remove a whale carcass and is now open to the public.
Endangered Blue Whales Spotted Off New England Coast
The whales were observed in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, located around 130 miles east-southeast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Alaska's Ecosystem Saw 'Sudden and Dramatic Shift' Due to Climate Change
Scientists have noticed significant ecological changes in the North Pacific near Alaska, including premature whales and slimmer seals, which they have linked to rising temperatures.
Strange Blobs Washed Up on Beaches Confirmed As 'Whale Vomit': Study
For centuries, ambergris has been highly prized for its unique for its use a perfume ingredient.
Harbor Porpoises Ingest So Much Poison Their Milk Is Toxic to Their Calves
Although polychlorinated biphenyls are now banned, they continue to harm animals' health.
Whales in California Go 'Nuts' After 4.7 Earthquake Along San Andreas Fault
Blue Ocean Whale Watch company reports mass breaching just after the earthquake 35 miles away.
Southwestern Atlantic Humpack Whales Making Exinction Comeback
After numbers that nearly placed them near extinction due to commercial hunting, Southwest Atlantic humpback whales have made a comeback that has returned them to their pre-hunting days glory.
NYC Shores Flooded With Whales And Experts Think They Know Why
In 2018, nonprofit Gotham Whale spotted 272 whales in New York City waters.
Whale Harassing Ships Likely Trained by Russia: Experts
A harness taken from the beluga whale bore the words "Equipment of St. Petersburg."
Killer Whales Are Feasting on Great White Shark Livers
Study of shark carcasses discovered in 2017 indicate the presence of "super predator" killer whales.
Scientists Track Whales From Space
"Boats and planes can't go everywhere," one scientist said. Satellites on the other hand...
Mystery Submarines Blamed for Spike in Whale Deaths
Russia in particular has grabbed headlines with renewed submarine activity in the Atlantic.
Team Rushes to Save Sick Orca Whale Once Feared Dead
The three-year-old female has been in poor condition for months now.
What Killed Giant Fin Whale Washed Up on Duxbury Beach?
The whale was identified as a finback—the second largest mammal species on Earth after the blue whale.
Scientists Race To Save Endangered J50 Whale
Canadian and American biologists are trying to save the killer whale.
Travel Group Stops Selling SeaWorld Entry Due to Whales
Controversy remains over its orca programme.
New Dolphin-Whale Hybrid Species Discovered
Hybridization among different species is not unheard of.
Teenager Posing for Selfie Falls to Death
The 18-year-old fell 30 feet into the water when he lost his footing.
Examining the Viral Beluga Whale Legs Tweets
Come for the viral tweets, stay for the whale facts.
New Fossil Whale Discoveries Thrill Scientists
"There's always something new being discovered, Velez-Juarbe said. "The discoveries are coming faster than we can include them in our own work."
Whales Value Culture and Ancestral Roots, Like Humans
Researchers found that related beluga whales returned to the same locations every year and that this behavior was passed down from generation to generation, likely from mother to calf.
Four Ways to Get Rid of a Dead Whale on the Beach
The novelty of a cool beach carcass wears off when the stinkiness starts.
Arctic Bowhead Whales Communicate by Singing 'Jazz'
Researchers recorded an incredible variety of freeform songs over a four year period.
Photos Show Sperm Whale's Rare Visit to Inshore Waters
The other rare sighting occurred in February.
135 Pilot Whales Dead In Horrific Mass Beaching
Photos show the shoreline littered with giant pilot whale carcasses.
Twitter Sleuths Identify Unnamed Female Whale Scientist
It took less than a week for social media users to give the whale scientist her name.
Video Shows Antarctica Through Eyes of a Minke Whale
The minke whale camera is part of an ongoing effort to better protect Antarctica's whale feeding areas.
People Carve Initials Into Beached Blue Whale
The 66-foot mammal washed up on the southern coast of Chile.