Marine mammal scientist Vanessa Pirotta delves beneath the surface of the planet’s oceans and waterways in pursuit of rare species and research. “The movie Free Willy was a catalyst for me to learn ...

A Hawaii-based fisherman has shared stunning footage of his brief encounter with two “massive” orcas this week, along with an apology for cussing.

Dublin City Council advances the Rainscapes project to combat urban runoff and enhance the Santry River's ecosystem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee calls for action to restore Lady’s Island Lake, citing urgent need for better farming regulations ...

Another whale has appeared dead on the coast of Buenos Aires, the second one in a few days near the city. The dead specimen is a young Sei whale, an endangered species that has been seeing a recovery ...

This collection of articles about whales in the Pacific Northwest highlights new births and unusual behaviors. One story focuses on a killer whale becoming a first-time mom with a calf spotted in the ...

A northwest Australia killer whale captured on Ningaloo Reef. Photo courtesy John Totterdell (CETREC WA).While well ...

Using sightings over four decades, researchers have pinpointed three main orca habitats off Australia, with key differences ...

From mealworm exchanges to token trades, birds show self-control that rivals that of primates. What does that mean for animal ...

Efforts to save the Northwest’s endangered orcas are not working on either side of the U.S.-Canada border, according to an ...

Whale watchers are heading out in growing numbers, and knowing where to go whale watching helps them catch the action at its ...

Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review ...