Why are whales throwing seaweed on their heads?
Scientists think the newly found behaviour, called kelping, could be a form of play.
2023-10-21 11:24
Offshore wind: Trump blames whale deaths on turbines
Former US president has blamed offshore wind farms for a sudden increase in whale deaths.
2023-09-27 04:15
From eco-tours to aid convoy: How a non-profit is filling aid gaps in Maui
On a typical day, the Ocean Spirit would be operating eco-tours across Maui as part of the non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation's marine conservation and education program. The ship survived the Maui wildfires earlier this week that leveled entire communities and killed at least 80 people because it was anchored off Lahaina and not in the harbor (another foundation ship, moored in the harbor, was not so lucky).
2023-08-13 01:19
Peruvian fossil challenges blue whales for size
An ancient, long-extinct whale could have tipped the scales at close to 200 tonnes, scientists say.
2023-08-03 08:58
Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats
Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults.
2023-08-03 00:29
Ancient whale from Peru may be most massive animal ever on Earth
By Will Dunham Move over, blue whale. There is a new contender for the most massive animal in
2023-08-02 23:15
Inflation, interest rates and whales: Why offshore wind projects are on the rocks
Inflation, high interest rates and even dead whales are lining up to delay the fledgling US offshore wind industry from taking off.
2023-07-21 23:19
Donegal: Humpback whale sighting like 'lottery win'
Humpback whales have been recorded in north west waters for the first time in almost 25 years.
2023-06-21 17:51
North American lobster industry confronts 'ropeless' traps after whale entanglements
By Lauren Owens Lambert MONHEGAN ISLAND, Maine An emerging technology to fish for lobsters virtually ropeless to prevent
2023-06-07 19:53
Two humpback whales found dead off coast of New York had sustained 'blunt force trauma'
Two humpback whales were found dead off the coasts of New York and New Jersey, according to local officials.
2023-06-03 23:49
Norway warns people to keep away from 'spy' whale for animal's safety
People should "avoid contact" with a famous beluga whale to avoid accidentally injuring or killing it, the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has said.
2023-05-24 22:20