When whales become trapped, they can drag hundreds of pounds of gear for miles, often suffering deep cuts, infections, or ...

I recently visited the blue whales in the Sea of Cortez near Loreto, Mexico. These majestic mammals, the largest among us, are 85 feet long. They are an endangered species. There used to be 250,000 of ...

A North Atlantic right whale feeds on the surface of Cape Cod bay off the coast of Plymouth, Mass., March 28, 2018. Credit: AP FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL DWYER Did you know that one of the most vital parts of ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scientists on Thursday unveiled the most comprehensive analysis ever undertaken of the world's ocean plankton, the tiny organisms that serve as food for marine creatures such as ...

At adulthood, the species can reach 12–14 metres and weigh more than 20 tonnes, making it the largest fish on Earth.

Five-year-old Alana Anderson (far right) and 6-year-old Stella Anderson of Kihei check out the “Critter Station” with dad Ted Anderson and aunt Cheyenne Anderson of Waiehu at the Maui Ocean Center’s ...