For several days, a grim scene has been playing out on the central Oregon coast: A piece of a dead whale (part of its head, ...

The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations ...

From sinking boats and feasting on shark livers to dining on whale tongue and tossing porpoises around for fun, orcas are ...

Cetaceans are among the most intelligent creatures in the ocean and many whales have used their big brains to develop cunning ...

What's the fastest whale in the world? Clue - it can swim at 37kph, despite weighing a hefty 70 tonnes You may not expect an ...

Seals are semi-aquatic marine mammals. They’re also known as pinnipeds, which means ‘fin-footed’, referring to the large flippers they have for arms and legs. Combined with their streamlined, ...

Luckily, Savoca said, tons and tons of whale poop isn’t harmful to the environment: It actually helps bloom phytoplankton.

Killer whales and dolphins have been working together to hunt salmon in the northern Pacific Ocean, an unexpected finding that further reveals the complex social lives of marine mammals. Video cameras ...

Each year, more than 10,000 humpback whales migrate to Hawaii. Here are some interesting facts to know about their behavior and how to best see them on your next trip. ByWill McGough, Contributor.

UPDATE: The whale was euthanized around 3:00 p.m. Monday A young humpback whale stranded on the shore near Yachats, which captured the attention of many in Oregon and across the world, will be ...