Blue whales and whale sharks, though both giants of the ocean and filter feeders, differ significantly. Blue whales, massive ...

Scientists documented the first formal case of spinal deformation in a whale shark (Rhincodon typus), observed at the Gulf of Mexico’s Ewing Bank.

A pod of killer whales, Orcinus orca, in the North Pacific. (U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) (CN) — One day last summer, two observational vessels encountered a gruesome scene off ...

Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean. However, one especially large whale shark has been spotted off the Pacific ...

It aligns with recent positive news about oceans and climate, such as discoveries that help coral reefs recover, sea otter ...

Researchers and tourists on board two vessels captured a rare event of a single killer whale, also known as an orca whale, attacking a juvenile white shark and killing it in under 2 minutes. The video ...

Killer whales are known for their intelligence and power, even an inclination to sink yachts. Now, research is showing how they take down prey that few other animals can. Orcas in Mexico's Gulf of ...

By attaching to sharks, whales, and turtles, remoras save energy and feed on scraps. Explore how this unique relationship ...

The coastline of Australia is dotted with numerous shark nets intended to shield beachgoers from the ocean’s apex predators. But, recently, the equipment has ensnared an altogether different species.

Gray whales are everywhere in Depoe Bay. They’re on T-shirts and mugs and incorporated into the signs of whale-themed ...

Residents, along with police and volunteers, rushed to help, but strong waves and the shark’s sheer size hampered the rescue ...

After shocking footage surfaced on Thursday, a string of whale entanglements has sparked outrage among locals, with mounting ...