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, ...

New research shows that, off the U.S. West Coast, humpback whales face a higher risk of getting entangled in fishing ...

"They can't push it out." Study points to alarming reason for spike in whale injuries first appeared on The Cool Down.

Warming ocean waters are shrinking whale feeding areas and increasing entanglement risk along the U.S. West Coast.

One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...

Humpback whales are more likely to get entangled in fishing gear in years when rising ocean temperatures make cold-water habitat harder to find, according to new research published Wednesday.

A total of 1,935 whales were observed across all islands, during the second Ocean Count and Great Whale Count for the 2026 season. That’s down by 12 whales from the same time last year. The number may ...

In an effort to protect southern resident killer whales, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is encouraging a ship slowdown ...