As the humpback plunges back below the surface the remoras, also known as sucker fish, return to the whale, sticking their ...

Scientists tracking humpback whales have captured rare footage showing the freeloading fish peeling away from their host in a ...

A gene that helped bowheads adapt to frigid Arctic waters also granted them extraordinary longevity. Could it help aging ...

The largest squid species in the world is the colossal squid. Read about where it is found, what it eats, and how big it can ...

Scientists have been aware for some time that whales contribute to marine ecosystems by "recycling" nutrients. However, the exact impact on ocean productivity was unclear and had not been studied ...

A pod of orcas in the Gulf of California has repeatedly hunted juvenile white sharks to feast on their livers.

New research confirms two distinct groups of West Coast killer whales with different diets, habitats, and behaviors.

I n the late 1800s, some unknown whalers sailed the frozen waters of the Arctic, hunting down a bowhead whale. They were ...

Some of the planet’s most extraordinary creatures glide silently through its depths. This documentary-style exploration showcases eight of the world’s biggest whales, including both baleen filter ...

Now researchers think they know why: Bowhead whales are very good at repairing damaged DNA, which leads to many ailments including cancer.