For years, scientists studying bowhead whales have relied on a simple idea: if a whale makes a long, square or U-shaped dive, it's feeding time. A new study demonstrates that assumption may not hold ...

Arctic marine life is notoriously difficult to study because of its remoteness. But drones have enabled whales to be monitored and diagnosed while being minimally invasive, according to a new study.

Bowhead whales have the greatest life span of any mammal on Earth. They can reach over 200 years in age thanks in part to ...

On a sunny Tuesday in the San Francisco Bay, the spout of a gray whale emerged from the depths and sent a heart-shaped cloud ...

Gray whale deaths are rising along Washington’s coast, and researchers say the increase in strandings may reflect worsening ...

Narwhals are among the most mysterious animals in the ocean. Known as the “unicorns of the sea,” these Arctic whales carry a long spiral tusk that is actually an enormous tooth growing through the ...

Between the 17th to early 20th century, thousands of ships sailed the waters of the Arctic. They were hunting bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus), chasing the gentle giants through the chilly seas.

Many of the dead whales have appeared thin and weak. Researchers think there’s a problem with their food supply in the Arctic — a result of melting ice.

Darren Lucciana took his family for a boat ride on Washington's Puget Sound — a popular spot for whale watching — when three humpback whales swam up to their boat. Freak-out ensues. A major search and ...

Gray whale deaths continue to climb along Washington’s coast and in the Puget Sound, with researchers now documenting 22 ...