Scientists have uncovered a hidden viral world inside some of the ocean’s largest animals—and it’s something we’ve never seen ...

The largest animals on Earth are turning out to be hosts to microscopic life that science had never cataloged. New research ...

A new Slow Zone for right whales is in effect east of Ocean City through January 18. Mariners are requested to travel at 10 knots or less in the designated area to protect the whales. North Atlantic ...

This January, ocean lovers and community scientists from across the islands and beyond are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sanctuary Ocean Count —Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine ...

Most people are lucky to simply get a glimpse of some fragment of a whale. A subtle puff of mist over the horizon, the curve of a dark smooth back sliding beneath the surface, or for the fortunate, ...

Photographers capture mutant crayfish, cleaning fish, and synchronized whales in this year's top underwater contests.

After a decade of proven success in reducing the risk of ship strikes and improving coastal air quality, the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) ...

Scientists in Madeira study the impacts of plastics on whales and dolphins. Far out in the eastern Atlantic, the Portuguese island of Madeira rises from the depths of the open ocean. Despite its ...

Grays endure an epic roundtrip journey of 10,000 miles or more, and California holds a prime seat through May. Along with ...

For tens of millions of years, whales have been a part of the oceans. Because of this, it would be easy to believe that whales evolved from aquatic creatures as the oceans warmed and became more ...

A whale would not be up for that, as pleasant as it sounds, so it is best not to proffer an invitation. And yet? It would be ...

Songs have lowered in frequency, in part because of changes to ocean water. Whales in the ocean around Antarctica are changing their tune, according to a new study. Publishing their findings in the ...