Scientists discover narwhals putting their long tusks to surprising new use - Researchers spot complex interactions involving ...

New species of shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, bamboo coral, water bear, octocoral, and shrimp were just some of the marine ...

In 2021, researchers identified a new species of whale. Now, they are racing against time to save their natural habitat before the whales disappear for good. Rice's whale is the only resident ...

Scientists previously thought the narwhal’s trademark tusk helps males compete for mates, but new evidence suggests it may also have a role in foraging and play.

Baby whale sharks remain one of the biggest mysteries in marine science, but new research suggests their birthplaces may be ...

New research reignites debate over the size of this extinct giant, also suggesting it looked unlike a great white ...

Blue whales migrate during summer to feed in colder regions where krill is plentiful, like in the waters off California. They return to warmer regions such as the Gulf of California and the eastern ...

Over the next 10 years, the North Atlantic Right Whale, the Chattooga River crayfish and the Sicklefin Redhorse fish may get ...

Blue whale births remain unseen because they occur in winter, when researchers typically aren't observing them. By the time ...

Some Species of Baleen Whales Avoid Attracting Killer Whales by Singing Too Low to Be Heard Feb. 6, 2025 — New research finds some baleen whale species call at such deep frequencies that they're ...

Endangered pygmy blue whales dive to depths in the ocean to forage and feed along their migratory path off the Western ...

Whale pee and other bi-products play a vital role in ocean ecosystems. Find out how they transport nutrients across the seas.