Scientists have analysed almost 30 years of data to discover how whales in the North Atlantic Ocean are learning to co-exist ...

The North Atlantic Ocean is warming up. Higher temperatures and increased human activity in the region can trigger abrupt ...

Scientists have discovered a new, much less invasive method for testing whales for pathogens. In the past, scientists needed ...

Thanks to a new sampling technique, scientists can now monitor whale health in a non-invasive way. While this development is ...

A whale off the coast has been entangled in fishing gear since at least October, prompting experts to mobilize a rescue plan.

Infectious diseases are an increasing threat to wildlife populations globally, and marine mammals are no exception. Dolphins, ...

North Sun” may be read as a grim adventure story based on historical whaling accounts or a symbol of modern-day violence against nature and society.

While whales do need fresh water, they actually don’t need a huge amount, considering their size. This is largely because, in ...

North Atlantic right whales are at a breaking point. Because of this, 2026 is a “make-or-break” year for the whales. With ...

For Massachusetts, the North Atlantic right whale represents more than a large animal moving through offshore waters. It ...

The young humpback known as “Oil Change,” seen off Cape Cod in the summer, was found fatally injured near Atlantic resort ...

: A postmortem necropsy performed by MERR determined the whale had bleeding under its skin - subdermal hemorrhaging - and a ...