More than one-third of stranded cetaceans found in Hong Kong waters and on beaches last year were linked to human activities, ...

Wild salmon is abundant in Alaska and coveted by chefs — but most Americans eat the cheaper, milder farmed kind. Journalist Kim Cross set out to learn why — and how to cook the real thing right.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the average lifespan for male killer whales is about 30 years ... living at SeaWorld Orlando died in 2015, and a baby beluga ...

Narwhals, often called the “unicorns of the sea,” are one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. Known for their ...

Narwhals are among the most elusive creatures in the ocean, with their long, spiralling tusks giving them an almost mythological quality. And whilst many people would pay good money to see these ...

A beluga whale at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium became the first known beluga whale to recover from general anesthesia after a ...

Kimalu (KEE-ma-loo), a 12-year-old female beluga whale, is resting comfortably following a historic procedure at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. On Tuesday, July 1, Kimalu, who was born at Shedd ...

A beluga whale at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is the first to successfully recover from general anesthesia in captivity after a surgery to remove a network of cysts.

Shedd Aquarium beluga whale Kimalu to have surgery A beluga whale at the Shedd Aquarium is getting help while dealing with a rare medical condition. Kimalu has been at the Shedd for 12 years.

Killer whales were seen ‘kissing’ for the first time in the wild, photo evidence shows. The ‘rare’ encounter ‘lasted nearly two minutes,’ researchers said.

Beluga sturgeon, also called huso huso, evolved nearly 200 million years ago in the Middle Jurassic period. With a ridged spine, hulking frame and shark-like tail, they resemble modern-day dinosaurs.

Killer whales were seen ‘kissing’ for the first time in the wild, photo evidence shows. The ‘rare’ encounter ‘lasted nearly two minutes,’ researchers said.