Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the marine ...

In celebration of World Ocean Day, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Dolphin Quest have released a 12-minute film ...

The problem is we don’t really know what the whales are saying.

Among the many facts shared: pregnant females do not eat during the journey, relying entirely on their fat reserves; and a single pregnancy costs a mother about 22 million calories, including 97 ...

Shaw is now based out of Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Bay as a marine naturalist, where she’s been witness to the humpbacks’ ...

Humpback whales make one of the longest migrations on Earth, and Alaska plays a vital role in their journey. Discover why these majestic giants travel along the Alaskan coast and the critical reasons ...

A humpback whale stays by the side of a whale entangled in fishing gear. He spent more than five hours by her side, swimming ...

Humpback whales were observed blowing bubble rings near humans. This rare behavior may reflect playfulness, curiosity, or ...

Doug Wahto, a 48-year-old commercial airline pilot born and raised in Juneau, said the boat was traveling around 34 mph when it struck the whale’s back. “I flew about 30 feet, I guess,” he said.

Humpback whales are massive, intelligent ... the mammals eat up to 1.5 tons of food per day, as reported by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. However, tactics like bubble net feeding can ...