A humback whale breaches in Nayarit, Mexico. After decades of recovering from commercial whaling, the North Pacific humpback whale population is declining due to climate change. (Photo/Nicole Ransome) ...

Soaring orcas, curious grey whales, and a toothy alligator—the 2025 Ocean Photographer of the Year awards showcase the ...

A trio of First Nations researchers is blending traditional knowledge and science to map whale migration and advocate for ...

A pair of marine mammals were spotted in the mix of tourists dotting the Eastern Shore over Memorial Day weekend. The two humpback whales were observed just 12 miles off the coast of Ocean City, ...

There are few experiences more humbling than watching a whale surface just a few yards away, its massive body gliding t ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s Ocean Month, a great time to celebrate our wonderful relationship with the Pacific in the Hawaiian Islands. Part of that is the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine ...

An NOAA report shows that more whales were killed in U.S. waters this year by entanglements than any prior year.

Women competing in the Paris Olympics surfing semifinals in Tahiti encountered their toughest and biggest competitor yet as a humpback whale shot out of the ocean like Shamu. The whale appeared Monday ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are master migrators. Some ...

After shocking footage surfaced on Thursday, a string of whale entanglements has sparked outrage among locals, with mounting ...

A pair of humpback whales​ leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.