In mid‑June, a rare case of mammalian altruism unfolded off the coast of Western Australia. A pod of dolphins escorted a young humpback whale from the confines of a shallow bay into deeper water.

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) like the ones pictured here with bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Kona, Hawaii, appear to be more open to interacting with fellow cetaceans.

In the middle of June, the Dolphin Discovery Center, a conservationist group doing amazing work in Western Australia, spotted a lost humpback whale. It was seen in Koomnana Bay, and the team that saw ...

In the month of June, tens of thousands of humpback whales make the journey from the freezing waters around Antarctica to warmer waters. They work their way up the coast of Western Australia to their ...

Guests of the Mamawata Surf Retreat in Costa Rica witnessed an adult humpback whale and her calf breaching from the water while kayaking in the ocean ...

The relationship between whales and dolphins has long been shrouded in mystery. But, new research reveals that — despite their vast difference in size — these marine mammals often enjoy playful ...

A trio of First Nations researchers is blending traditional knowledge and science to map whale migration and advocate for ...

Whales and dolphins have an interesting relationship. Some whales are known to hunt dolphins, but certain observations indicate that they also share social relationships. The social aspect of this ...

The ocean’s top predator was seen on the hunt for its next meal off the coast of California, boaters said. Passengers aboard ...

The debate around shark nets has intensified in Australia in recent months, particularly on the east coast. Conservationists have long called for their removal, citing what's perceived as a false ...

Humpback whales were spotted trying to stop orcas from hunting off the coast of California in a “rare” interaction, boaters said. The “once in a lifetime trip” took place on Oct. 5, when boaters came ...