marine mammals
Manatee With ‘Trump’ Etched Into Back Sparks Federal Investigation
A marine scientist said the incident was “one of the most horrifying things I have ever seen done to a wild animal."
Humpback Whales Learn New Songs as They Travel
“The migration patterns of humpback whales are written into their songs.”
Mass Whale Stranding in Georgia Kickstarts Monumental Rescue Effort
Beachgoers and wildlife authorities rallied around a group of stranded pilot whales on Tuesday.
Watch Rare Footage of the Mysterious 'Type D' Orca
A NOAA expedition filmed the orcas, which have distinctive small white eye patches, off of Cape Horn, Chile.
Trump Wants to Allow Seismic Oil Surveys in the Atlantic Ocean
Companies can now apply for permits to shoot underwater airguns that hurt ecosystems to assess offshore drilling potential.
The Scientists Who Study Whale 'Defecation Events'
Whale poops fertilize ocean ecosystems, and also contain a wealth of information for marine scientists.
Japan’s Latest Whale Hunt Killed 122 Pregnant Females and 114 Juveniles
It's the latest chapter in a legal saga over international whaling rules.
A Killer Whale Killing Spree on the West Coast Is Actually Good News
Natural whale deaths benefit the whole ocean ecosystem. Human-caused ones, though, are another story.
Why Solar Storms Could Be Killing Whales and Dolphins
Solar storms mess with the Earth’s magnetic fields, which could hurt some animals' sense of navigation.
This 1000-Ton Turbine Will Harvest Tidal Energy to Power 500 Homes in Canada
It’s the first tidal array in North America that feeds energy directly into an electrical grid.
Claims of Walrus Starvation, Kidnapping Revealed at Controversial Marine Park
A former trainer claims Zeus the walrus is 'emaciated.'