Bait balls are not rare in the ocean. But the recent placement of one gave whale watchers a "once-in-a-lifetime" look at how ...

Humpback whales are thriving again. They switch foods, use creative hunting, and enter new waters. Their flexibility helps ...

Humpback whale populations have surged from 10,000 to nearly 80,000, thanks to conservation efforts and their incredible ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With their bubble-net feeding strategies, humpback whales (Megaptera ...

One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...

The death of a humpback whale on the Oregon Coast earlier this month brought together local residents, scientists and tribal members. Despite extended efforts to save a whale beached at San Marine ...

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 24, ...

Each year, more than 10,000 humpback whales migrate to Hawaii. Here are some interesting facts to know about their behavior and how to best see them on your next trip.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) usually don’t travel ...