Birdwatch Ireland identifies 73 key seabird areas, urging government action for protection and conservation amid rising ...

Once thriving, there are now believed to be just 73 Southern Resident killer whales left in Washington state's Puget Sound.

A study published in the journal Oceans details the remarkable chance encounter between a group of citizen scientists on a ...

The Government of Canada has also developed and updated the online Pollutants Affecting Whales and their Prey Inventory Tool, which maps estimates of pollutant releases within the habitats of Southern ...

Environment New interactive map highlights diverse whale species in Oregon waters Updated: May. 27, 2025, 3:03 p.m. | Published: May. 27, 2025, 1:06 p.m.

There are over 90 whale species. Some of the most famous whale species are humpback whales, sperm whales, blue whales and narwhals. Despite their name, killer whales — or orcas — are not whales.

There are over 90 whale species. Some of the most famous whale species are humpback whales, sperm whales, blue whales and narwhals. Despite their name, killer whales — or orcas — are not whales.

Orcas, also called killer whales, are apex predators of the ocean. Their intelligence, hunting skills, and sheer power make them both fascinating and terrifying. Here are 11 chilling facts!

The orcas hunt whale sharks that gather at feeding sites in the Gulf of California and are not fully grown. The young sharks are typically 3 to 7 meters (10 to 23 feet) in length, making them more ...

Critical habitat for the SRKW The Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) were listed as “endangered” in 2005. Few, if any, wildlife species — marine or terrestrial — seem to evoke the passions and ...

The orca whale didn't last long at the ReStore, as Young said a couple bought it Thursday morning to make it into a playground for their kids. "It was a young couple," Young said.

A pod of orcas has been spotted for the first time feeding on dolphins off Chile ’s coast, shedding light on newly discovered hunting skills of killer whales in the southern hemisphere. The ...