"Fin whales' migratory behavior is known to be ... The declining sea ice is making the Arctic Ocean increasingly accessible for human activities. Rising ship traffic in the Arctic, e.g., in ...

Killer whales are shown in the Eastern Canadian Arctic in this undated handout photo. Killer whales are expanding their territory and have moved into Arctic waters as climate change melts sea ice ...

Protecting the vast ocean highways travelled by whales is a critical challenge. As these magnificent creatures undertake ...

After a 38-foot-long female gray whale washed ashore at Dockweiler Beach, scientists look for a cause of death: 'Each ...

When the Titan submersible imploded, scientists were able to capture audio of the event. Here's how they could do that and what the gear is normally used for.

Addison Shea's research project involving Bowhead whales earns place in weeklong STEM competition for more than $1.8 million in educational awards.

The Arctic's "Last Ice Area" (LIA)—a vital habitat for ice-dependent species—might disappear within a decade after the central Arctic Ocean becomes ... bowhead whales, walruses, ringed seals ...

A recent theory proposes that whales weren't just predators in the ocean environment: Nutrients that whales excreted may have provided a key fertilizer to these marine ecosystems. Oceanographers now ...

Whales, the ocean’s largest marine mammals, renowned for their immense size and exceptional adaptability can be found roaming waters all over the world. From the depths of the Arctic to warm ...

Killer whales are expanding their territory and have moved into Arctic waters as climate change melts sea ice, with two genetically distinct populations being identified by Canadian scientists.