A system called "SAvE Whales," developed in Greece and tested in the Greek seas, aims to minimize the threat of ship strikes to whales.

New research reveals a previously unknown dimension of sperm whale vocalizations, shedding light on their complex communication system. This new study reveals that two discrete coda-level patterns ...

Imagine trying to understand a creature with a brain five times bigger than yours. Their sounds are like underwater techno music. They might be talking about the ocean’s version of philosophy. Project ...

In the Mediterranean Sea, ship strikes are the leading cause of death for sperm whales. Westend61/Getty Images In the Mediterranean Sea, a prototype whale detection system can use the clicks of a ...

Quick Take Connecticut chose the sperm whale in 1975 to honor its pivotal 19th-century whaling industry and maritime heritage. Beyond history, the sperm whale symbolizes intelligence, resilience, and ...