The whales were seen “in all directions: at the surface, swimming, and diving,” said Kate Laemmle, associate research ...

In contrast, the southern right whale is listed under "least concern". Dr Corkeron, who is now based in the US, said the ocean off the east coast of the US and Canada, where North Atlantic right ...

Endangered southern right whales can live twice as long as scientists ... especially lobster pots and crab pots that are fixed on the bottom of the ocean, he said. —Ultra-rare whale never ...

The Southern Ocean, meanwhile, is not nearly as congested ... humpback, gray and sperm whales. And, in the meantime, their recent findings could lead to the development of more effective ...

At opposite ends of the planet, a tale of two whale species has emerged — giving researchers hope and concern in equal measure. A global study from Australian, South African and American ...

Animal rights activist Paul Watson, freed this week from detention in Denmark, vowed on Saturday to end whale hunting ...

“[The] general feeling was one of profound sadness, not only for J35 knowing her history, but also knowing what the loss of a female means to the potential for southern resident killer whale ...

Watson said he and his group were likely targeted because their TV series, Whale Wars, "reached millions of people" and was exposing illegal whaling operations in the Southern Ocean whale sanctuary.

which hovers inches above the icy water of the Southern Ocean. ...eye contact with one of the most complex and intelligent mammals on the planet... Another killer whale passes under our boat ...

and sperm whale ranges containing shipping activity. High-risk hot spots were identified in all ocean regions except Antarctic waters in the Southern Ocean, with continental coastlines at ...