As it passed mere millimetres from my body, the cetacean released a massive cloud of excrement that covered me head to fin, filled my snorkel and turned the water a dark brown. I surfaced and let out ...

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Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season. It’s an encouraging ...

After a decade of proven success in reducing the risk of ship strikes and improving coastal air quality, the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) ...

Every year, gray whales embark on one of nature’s most epic migration journeys. Here’s what we know about it, according to ...