At the U.N. Ocean Conference, Tonga’s princess called for recognition of whales’ legal rights. The move is one of several ...

And she listed the many private and public organizations and departments with which she and her team partnered along the way.

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the most intelligent and lethal predators in the ocean. But what makes them so extraordinary? In this video, we uncover the insane biology behind these ...

Ancient tools made from whale bones dating back 20,000 years were found in Spain. The study reveals both early human use of ...

A 30-foot gray whale found dead on a remote beach near Pasagshak Point showed evidence of being killed by orca whales, Sunaq ...

A proposed tidal energy project in the Salish Sea is facing fierce pushback from environmental groups. They say it could ...

Ten years ago, this column shone the spotlight on the Bundian Way, an ancient Aboriginal pathway that linked Twofold Bay ...

Whales have surprised scientists and spectators alike with bold appearances. This list of stories includes a killer whale teaching session off British Columbia, a fin whale in Massachusetts ...

After a few months, mother and calf embark on a perilous journey north to their feeding grounds, facing threats such as fishing gear, shipping traffic, and killer whales, their natural predators.

The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. Orcinus orca (killer whales) exhibit complex calls. In a call, an orca typically varies the frequencies, varies the length, varies ...

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