Staff at the Plymouth-based nonprofit group Whale and Dolphin Conservation never know when they will receive the next call about a whale that washed ashore or a report about a seal that just doesn't ...

Marine life researchers hope samples taken from a young humpback whale whose body washed ashore at Rexhame Beach in Marshfield on Thursday will offer more information into her cause of death. Whale ...

A coalition of conservation groups has asked a U.S. district court to keep vessel speed limits established to protect ...

The ocean is under increasing pressure. Everyday human activities, from shipping to oil and gas exploration to urban ...

Whale Tales 2026 takes place Thursday, Feb. 19 through Monday, Feb. 23, with presentations running Friday through Sunday from ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, ...

The ‘Au’au Channel – running between Maui and Lāna’i, with Moloka’i and Kaho’olawe at its north and south ends – is a favorite spot for humpback whales that migrate from Alaska during the winter.

Federal officials say final permits will depend on health checks and confirmed care plans at accredited U.S. aquariums ...

Grays endure an epic roundtrip journey of 10,000 miles or more, and California holds a prime seat through May. Along with being a migratory route for grays and humpbacks, this stretch of Pacific Coast ...

A tourist has captured stunning footage of the elusive Commerson’s dolphins – also known as ‘skunk’ or ‘panda’ dolphins thanks to their striking black-and-white markings. Rich Brand, 49, was on an ...