Only 50 Rice’s Whales Are Left. Can We Do Enough to Protect Them Before It’s Too Late? In 2021, researchers identified a new whale species and are now scrambling to save their natural habitat ...

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California has exploded in size. Dry, hot weather is raising the fire risk for ...

Two killer whales scrubbing kelp between their backs, also known as “allokelping.” Credit: Center for Whale Research, NMFS NOAA Permit 27038 Lots of animals use tools to get their food, but ...

Sydney’s harbor becomes a humpback highway in winter as the whales migrate from feeding grounds in Antarctica to breeding areas off Australia’s coast. Whale watchers are spoiled for sightings ...

Lucky whale watchers catch ‘incredibly rare’ sighting of great white sharks off of Gloucester By Sarah Mesdjian Globe Correspondent,Updated June 26, 2025, 3:06 p.m.

Whale watchers got a big surprise when they encountered two great white sharks in the water off the North Shore.

Fireball appears to explode over southeastern U.S. Given the timing, it appears the bright flash was a meteor exploding.

What are penalties for using or possessing illegal fireworks in Oregon? The use or possession of illegal fireworks without a permit is a Class B misdemeanor and can result in a fine of up to $2,500.

A young humpback whale dragging a 500-foot rope from its mouth was saved during an “extremely complex” rescue mission off Australia, video footage shows.

A pod of orcas was spotted off the California coast. Getty Images/iStockphoto A pod of humpback whales encountered a group of killer whales during feeding time off the coast of California. On June ...

Whale, rare sea creature events off the coast in North America spotlight conservation and species protection efforts.

Killer whales "groom" each other using tools made from seaweed, reveals new research. The "incredibly exciting" discovery is a very rare example of tool use by marine species, say American scientists.