Humpback whales were once a global symbol of industrial overreach, hunted so heavily that their haunting songs nearly vanished from the oceans. Today, their numbers are climbing with a speed and scale ...

Each year, more than 10,000 humpback whales migrate to Hawaii. Here are some interesting facts to know about their behavior and how to best see them on your next trip. ByWill McGough, Contributor.

This January, ocean lovers and community scientists from across the islands and beyond are celebrating the 30th anniversary ...

After a humpback whale came ashore near Yachats entangled in crab pot rope, rescuers removed the gear, but the animal remained stranded alive on the beach for roughly 48 hours before it was euthanized ...

UPDATE: The whale was euthanized around 3:00 p.m. Monday A young humpback whale stranded on the shore near Yachats, which captured the attention of many in Oregon and across the world, will be ...

Humpback whales seem to be lingering longer than before off Ventura. December also typically marks the start of gray whale sightings locally. Whale watching boats report humpback whales have started ...

A humpback whale that spent Saturday tumbling in the surf off the coast near Yachats, tangled in fishing gear, and washed ashore alive was still breathing as of 5:30 p.m. Sunday, according to experts ...

Humpback in the Senyavin Strait in far eastern Russia. When University of Southern Denmark whale researcher Olga Filatova set off on her first field trip in 2000, she spent five years looking for ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — There are easier ways to cross an ocean, but few are as slick or stylish as the remora’s whale-surfing joyride. As the humpback plunges back below the surface the ...