The J, K, and L pods make up the small population of Southern Resident killer whales that's left in the wild. The whales' ...

Two orcas harpooned in front of a group of whale watchers puts a spotlight on St. Vincent's controversial whaling practice.

If you're planning a trip to Redwood National Forest, these are the animal species you're most likely to encounter ...

If DAS works as hoped, it could give conservationists real-time information to protect the whales. For instance, if the ...

The bluff at La Jolla Cove in San Diego is covered with pelicans and cormorants; below, some two dozen sea lions lounge on a ...

Check out images of East Africa’s Great Migration, where millions of animals journey across Kenya and Tanzania in a fight for ...

In order to help monitor and protect the endangered Southern Resident orcas in the Salish Sea, scientists are turning to help from a canine coworker. A scent-detection dog named Eba sniffs out ...

Large whales can get wrapped up in fishing lines, buoys, nets and other gear, which can lead to injuries and death. Aleria Jensen / NOAA The number of large whales that became entangled in fishing ...

“My whole head was inside of her mouth,” Mauricio Hoyos, a marine scientist from Mexico, said from a hospital in Costa Rica. By Christine Hauser Dr. Mauricio Hoyos, an experienced marine scientist ...

Don’t be fooled by these gentle waves. These still waters hide a 20 million year death match between two prehistoric monsters. Grab some popcorn and a snorkel. You have a front-row seat for the ...

Sightings of the marine mammal captivate the public and baffle scientists Benjamin Cassidy The orca known as “Old Thom” swims in front of researchers in the Bay of Fundy. Gregory Rec / Portland Press ...

I’ve lived in Los Angeles for nearly half a century, which means I know a lot about this town. I know where to get the best coffee. I know where to find the best used bookstores. And I know that you ...