There are approximately 90 species of whales, and they live in oceans all around the world. One of the rarest species of ...

Endangered North Atlantic right whales were spotted off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, earlier this week, prompting an important reminder from officials. The whales were detected east of the beach ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. PORTLAND, Maine — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth ...

North Atlantic right whales were once so thoroughly hunted they nearly went extinct. In fact, they were called right whales ...

More than 40 years after the end of commercial whaling, new research reveals a recent increase in sightings of the world's ...

A new Slow Zone for right whales is in effect east of Ocean City through January 18. Mariners are requested to travel at 10 knots or less in the designated area to protect the whales. North Atlantic ...

Blue whale sightings off southern Africa suggest the species may slowly be recovering after decades of commercial whaling.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists ...