Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

a Cuvier's beaked whale breaching the surface of the ocean a Cuvier's beaked whale breaching the surface of the ocean Marine mammals like whales and seals need highly specialized bodies to dive far ...

The ultra-stable properties of the proteins that allow deep-diving whales to remain active while holding their breath for up to two hours could help Rice University biochemist John Olson and his ...

This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. From January to May each year, ...

To whales that hunt with soundwaves in lightless ocean depths, a torn plastic party balloon and a delicious squid may appear remarkably similar, according to a study. Underwater acoustic testing with ...

Whale watchers in Massachusetts were treated to a “spectacular” show by one of the largest and most elusive whale species. People aboard the Oct. 6 Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruise observed a fin whale ...

The appearance of a northern bottlenose whale in London caused a huge stir and was watched by millions.

Southern right whales dive to ocean floor to feed Whales calves dive with their mothers 100 meters (330 feet) PUERTO MADRYN, Argentina, Oct 11 (Reuters) - In the icy seas off Argentina's southern ...

A National Geographic photographer documented the lives of whales for years. World-renowned photographer Brian Skerry is sharing some of his extraordinary work documenting the lives of whales over ...

For years, a strange, repetitive clicking sound pulsed through the deep Pacific. It was heard again and again on hydrophones anchored to the seafloor or trailing behind research ships. Scientists gave ...

An adult pilot whale needs about 142 squid a day to meet its energy requirements, according to a new University of Hawaii study. Hawaii’s population of pilot whales is unique because they do not ...