North Atlantic right whales were detected east of Ocean City, Md., in December 2025. Learn more about the 'Slow Zone' now in ...

Boaters have been asked to slow down after North Atlantic right whales were spotted near Ocean City, Maryland, in late November. The Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic ...

Songs have lowered in frequency, in part because of changes to ocean water. Whales in the ocean around Antarctica are changing their tune, according to a new study. Publishing their findings in the ...

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

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Getting on the water with a reputable operator helps ensure both a quality experience for you and the whales. Atlantic Whales ...

Grey whales have been extinct from the Atlantic Ocean since the 18th century. But scientists spotted one swimming off New England — one of a few sightings in the last 200 years. Scientists were ...

If bowhead whales produce particularly varied and diverse calls in one area, it is very likely that the area is a breeding ...

Whales are among the loudest animals on Earth, but even they can be susceptible to harm from excessive or overly loud noise in the ocean. Scientists have measured blue whales calls as loud as 190 ...

A viral video shows killer whales hunting a penguin. The orcas patiently pursued the bird until it tired. This footage ...

Update: The key points with this story have been corrected to note the new Slow Zone is in effect until April 14. North Atlantic right whales have again been detected near Ocean City, Maryland, ...