A massive Bryde's whale suddenly emerged from cloudy waters off Mexico's coast, shocking a freediving instructor and her divers, and giving them an unforgettable experience.

A biologist explains the surprising evolutionary math behind how the blue whale became the largest animal that has ever lived ...

Why does Connecticut’s state animal live far offshore? This article explores why the sperm whale was chosen, tracing the ...

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, ...

As conservation efforts make the waters in the New York region more inviting for whales, increasing traffic from ships and ...

Whales are gathering in large numbers off New Jersey in a portion of the Atlantic Ocean called the New York Bight, according to several sources. Viking Yacht Company of New Gretna, Burlington County, ...

Scientists photograph the elusive ginkgo-toothed beaked whale, the source of the BW43 echolocation pulse, for the first time.

But the lion’s mane jelly isn’t just a certified Long Boi; according to Guinness World Records, it’s also the heaviest ...

SHIRLEY, LONG ISLAND -- A large whale washed up dead Thursday morning at Smith Point County Park in Shirley, Long Island. Scientists with the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation ...

Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean. However, one especially large whale shark has been spotted off the Pacific ...