Cetaceans
Whale carcass washed up by beach club gets harvested for meat
Authorities have warned members of the public not to eat the whale meat due to health concerns.
Black sea tragedy as more than 100 dolphins feared dead
The military operations underway during the Russia-Ukraine war seems to be disrupting dolphins sonars, causing them to wash up dead.
This animal is being pushed to extinction by the Russia-Ukraine war
"Dolphins and porpoises washed ashore during our investigation exhibited fresh war-related injuries on their bodies," said researcher Ewa Węgrzyn.
Scientists to dig up mysterious ancient whale—"Don't know what we'll find"
The whale is thought to be around 1,000 years old and could have measured more than 65 feet in length—but researchers are not sure exactly what it is.
Kraken? Mermaid? Mythical sea monsters may have been whales acting weirdly
Ancient and medieval peoples may have seen a strange whale behavior that has only recently been documented by scientists, the author of a study told Newsweek.
Gray whale with huge shark bite washes ashore in Oregon
Scientists say a necropsy for the fourth whale to wash ashore in Oregon in recent weeks is "nearly impossible," making its cause of death a mystery.
Watch giant whale circle tiny fishing boat—"Completely at its mercy"
"We first became concerned when we realized the width of the tail was more than the width of our [16-foot] boat," Tamanui Uerata said.
A new type of dolphin has evolved in the Pacific Ocean
"The specimens in this subspecies are one of the smallest common bottlenose dolphins found," marine researcher Ana Costa said.
Dolphins smash into "monster" school of salmon in wild footage
Australian fisherman Trapman Bermagui, who filmed the encounter, said he could hear the attack from over 300 feet away.
Mystery as harbor porpoises found 60 miles upstream in San Francisco
Harbor porpoises usually live in the saltwater of the ocean and being in freshwater rivers for too long can be bad for their skin.
World's loneliest orca kept isolated for 11 years: "Tantamount to torture"
The killer whale, Kiska, has been held in captivity for more than four decades, during which time she has had five children, all of whom died.
Endangered Right Whales Filmed in Bering Sea at Winter for First Time Ever
The footage was captured by Captain Josh Trosvig of the cod fishing vessel Cerulean off the coast of Unimak Island in Alaska.
Faroe Islands to Review Dolphin Hunt Polices After Massacre Sparks Outrage
Photos and videos of nearly 1,500 dolphins being slaughtered were condemned across social media.
2 Beluga Whales Held in Captivity for 10 Years Returned to Ocean
The whales are currently acclimatizing in a care facility at a first-of-its kind sea sanctuary before their eventual release.
These Dolphins Beach Themselves As Part of a 'Risky' Feeding Behavior
"This type of feeding is very risky, as dolphins run the risk of remaining stranded," said researcher Daniele Cagnazzi.
Endangered Blue Whales Spotted Off New England Coast
The whales were observed in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, located around 130 miles east-southeast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Strange Blobs Washed Up on Beaches Confirmed As 'Whale Vomit': Study
For centuries, ambergris has been highly prized for its unique for its use a perfume ingredient.
Dolphin Suffers Brutal Death After Being Stabbed in the Head
The fatal wound, located above the right eye, measured around 6 inches in length and penetrated through to the top of the skull.
Male Dolphins Make Friends Through Shared Interests, Just like Humans
Researchers investigated a unique group of dolphins in Western Australia which use sponges as tools to forage for food.
Bizarre, Prehistoric Four-legged Whale Discovered
Peregocetus pacificus was unearthed in marine sediments on the coast of Peru.
This Prehistoric Whale Was a Fearsome Predator
Basilosaurus isis roamed the oceans between 38 and 34 million years ago.
Orcas Have Personalities Similar to Humans
Killer whales live in highly complex societies, much like humans.
Dolphins Can't Communicate Properly Due to Human Noise
Below the surface, the oceans are not as quiet as you might think.
Narwhal Hearts Almost Stop When Stressed
In most animals, stress and exercise increase heart rates.
Dolphins Have Humanlike Cultures and Giant Brains
Dolphins are helping science understand the connection between brain size and culture.