Scientists have been aware for some time that whales contribute to marine ecosystems by "recycling" nutrients. However, the ...

Due to its vast size — stretching from Canada and Greenland in the north, to Mexico in the south — North America contains a ...

The ocean is anything but quiet with animals making a variety of unique sounds, but what happens when the ocean gets too loud ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For humpback whales in the Pacific, their songs may be a solid ...

“We have a reasonable estimate that the eastern Australian humpback population was at least 30,000 whales prior to the last ...

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean, ...

When feeding, humpback whales swim in a circle blowing bubbles to move their prey of krill and plankton into a ball. Then, the whales lunge at the prey from below, filling their throats like a water ...

Humpback whales spotted off Hawaii's shores earlier than expected, marking the start of the whale watching season.

Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the marine mammals' behavior. Researchers from the SETI Institute, a Silicon ...