Southern right whales have lifespans that reach well past 100 years, and 10% may live past 130 years, according to our new research published in the journal Science Advances. Some of these whales may ...

Southern right whales have lifespans that reach well past 100 years, and 10% may live past 130 years, according to our new research published in the journal Science Advances. Some of these whales may ...

UPDATE: As of 10 a.m., Jim Rice, program manager of the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and Carrie Newell, founder of Whale Research EcoExcursions, were at the scene and said the whale was ...

Scientists had believed Southern right whales have a lifespan of about 70 years, but a new study shows that endangered mammals can live twice as long as they had thought. The study found these whales ...

A program that tracks the movement of humpback whales uses artificial intelligence and photographs of the whales' tails to track their movements. People who take photos of the whales can submit them ...

Whales, though enormous, are no match for container ships and colossal tankers. And ship strikes are the leading cause of whale deaths. But as Gloria Hillard reports, a project to help prevent these ...

The ocean is an incredible yet nerve-wracking world unto itself. Its unexplored depths are home to creatures still unknown to us, and the sea can be fickle and change unexpectedly. That is precisely ...

A well-known male killer whale was spotted June 9 traveling alone through Yaquina Bay and along the central Oregon coast, drawing attention from researchers, photographers and onlookers as he hunted ...

Discover interesting facts about whales, how big they can get, and how they track down their prey. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

A juvenile humpback whale became stranded on the Oregon Coast after getting entangled in fishing gear. Despite rescue efforts from multiple organizations, the 10-ton whale could not be returned to the ...