Orcas are an apex predator. They hunt in packs, using their wits to outsmart their prey and their speed and strength to ...

Scientists from NOAA’s Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and other institutions found that between 1999 and 2022, the population of protected dolphins — known as “false killer whales” — shrunk ...

The winner comes after five weks, 500,000 votes, and a semifinal win against B.C.'s official tree, a quarterfinal win against the official mammal, and a round of 16 victory over the official bird.

After nearly three decades as a Seattle Times reporter, Lynda V. Mapes shares highlights from her coverage of the environment ...

From the Southern Resident killer whales to harbor seals and sea lions, these animals reflect the health of the Puget Sound and the broader Pacific coast. Yet, they face mounting threats; from climate ...

Catch the ferry to Washington's San Juan Islands, where kayaking and bicyclingare more common than driving and scenic wonders ...

Amateur fossil hunter Ross Dullard, who found the partial skull, says he will celebrate with a whale-themed party, marking ...