According to the fossil record, cetaceans—whales, dolphins and their relatives—evolved from four-legged land mammals that ...

In a University of Washington-led paper published in the journal Science, UC Santa Barbara researchers add some clarity to that picture and it’s sobering: Global shipping traffic overlaps with about ...

Survivors of the whale attack drifted at sea for months, succumbing to starvation, dehydration—and even cannibalism ...

Paul Watson, the iconic environmental activist and founder of the organization Sea Shepherd, is no stranger to clashes with ...

Vessel collisions are a leading cause of death for many whale species. “School zones” for the seas could help protect them, ...

Despite high-profile accidents, a comprehensive global picture of the risks posed by shipping to whales has remained elusive.

Research and experience show that simple measures can reduce these collisions—for example, rerouting shipping lanes to avoid ...

Colliding with ships is a top cause of whale deaths. A new study maps the areas of highest risk, showing where proven ...

In B.C., a previously unidentified hot spot for whale-ship collisions was found off the coast of Vancouver Island.

In B.C., a previously unidentified hot spot for whale-ship collisions was found off the coast of Vancouver Island.

Scientists have presented work examining the circumstances surrounding the whale deaths off the coast of New Jersey in the winter of 2022-23, which prompted concern that survey work in the area ...

A court in Greenland has again decided to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson, until Dec. 4, while ...