A group of tourists in Guanacaste, Costa Rica had a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a whale shark. This came as they were ...

Footage shows whale shark just yards from forested shoreline in rare encounter.

"This is nature doing what it does to recycle essential nutrients into the marine ecosystem. It is our place as kanaka to be ...

Clean, modern public restrooms—an essential facility for any major tourism destination—are now available for visitors at the ...

The U.S. Coast Guard issued a marine safety bulletin on Feb. 6 advising mariners to move through the area with caution and to report any sightings while state and federal teams decide whether to let ...

Great white sharks ( Carcharodon carcharias) are often unfairly the stuff of marine nightmares. But these infamously fearsome creatures are sometimes eaten by an animal even higher on the food ...

Weighing up to several tons, whale sharks are also notable for their markings. Each pattern of spots is unique and scientists identify individual fish using computer programs first developed to study ...

Whale sharks are the largest species of fish on the planet. They are among the largest animals to have ever lived. Only blue whales, sperm whales, and humpback whales (all mammals) are larger. The ...

With the resumption of whale shark watching activities, Aumentado said certain prohibitions will be enforced, including a ban ...

One of the most impressive experiences you can have with wildlife kicks off with a shouted command. "Come on, come on, come on -- into the water," guide Georgia Clements yelled to her guests.