Like a proud cat leaving a bird on its owner's doorstep, orcas—also called killer whales—may sometimes offer to share their ...

While the agency touts development of technology to help ships avoid whale strikes, environmentalists are calling for vessel ...

Federal officials are reporting the lowest numbers of gray whales counted since the 1970s. More than 20 have died in S.F. Bay ...

Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 ...

Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal ...

Gray whales travel from the Arctic to Mexico each year. And they're not finding enough to eat, scientists say.

I’ve been conducting raptor surveys by vehicle along Washington’s coastal beaches. Completed with a host of volunteers, the ...

The most recent data from NOAA shows a major decline in gray whale populations compared to a year ago. Here's what to know.

A well-known group of gray whales, nicknamed the Sounders, are seen every year, feeding on ghost shrimp near Whidbey Island.

Dive into the thrilling whale shark season in Bahía de los Ángeles. Swim responsibly and support conservation efforts in Baja ...

Alisa Schulman-Janiger was observing gray whales off Mexico in 1985 when, instead of a majestic fluke rising from the water, she saw an ugly stump. It was a whale without a tail.