A young humpback whale that died, presumably, after it became trapped in a commercial mussel-farming line off Long Beach, Ca.

The month of December brought the endangered Southern Resident killer whales sadness and joy.

A January 2025 article from the BBC’s Jasmin Fox-Skelly details numerous examples, from an elderly elephant shedding tears and eventually succumbing to grief after an elephant she had befriended died ...

Computer models helped decode whale communication. But some scientists say there are barriers that cannot be overcome.

Scientists discovered ancient marine reptiles that reached unprecedented trophic levels. These creatures exceeded today’s top predators.

Social media users were blown away by the scene in the viral clip, with one saying: "I would be in heaven if this happened to me." ...

Marine mammal responders mobilized for the report of a stranded dolphin off Long Key State Park on Jan. 12. What they found ...

After consulting with federal authorities, rescuers decided the most humane course of action was to euthanize the animal.

Mother orca Tahlequah has been carrying her dead calf, a daughter, for at least 11 days, according to local news outlets.

Killer whales, or orcas, have long been recognized as some of the most intelligent creatures in the ocean. Known for their ...