In a new book called Why Whales Sing, Eduardo Mercado details his life's work to try and understand what whale songs are all about.

One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...

This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. John Ford still recalls ...

The name "killer whale" comes from the fact that they kill whales. But killer whales, or orcas, are actually members of the dolphin family. Here are five of the biggest misconceptions about the ...

Each year, more than 10,000 humpback whales migrate to Hawaii. Here are some interesting facts to know about their behavior and how to best see them on your next trip. ByWill McGough, Contributor.

Last week, a group of Maine lobstermen worked out a plan for how they would respond to an aggregation of endangered North ...

The asteroid that struck the Earth 66 million years ago changed far more than life on land. Ocean ecosystems also collapsed in the aftermath of the strike, and, like the non-avian dinosaurs on land, ...

In arguing against proposed speed rules for commercial and recreational vehicles meant to protect whales from boat strikes, Carol Frazier’s letter to the editor, “NOAA cares about whales – until wind ...

Just hours after his inauguration on Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting new federal leases for offshore wind projects. He cited, as one reason, the impact offshore wind ...