The ocean is home to some of the most awe-inspiring creatures, and recently, a massive whale shark, the world’s largest fish, ...

Weighing up to several tons, whale sharks are also notable for their markings. Each pattern of spots is unique and scientists identify individual fish using computer programs first developed to ...

The gray whale’s story almost ended during the 18th and 19th centuries. The whaling industry nearly hunted them to extinction ...

According to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, the goal is to keep humpbacks from getting entangled in crab gear as ...

According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, most right whale sightings happen along Florida's east coast but they're occasionally seen in the Gulf. It is illegal to feed or touch a right whale and ...

Whales are the bees of the ocean ... “And [the nutrients] can be picked up by phytoplankton, coral reef systems, fish, birds, and have an impact on these distant ecosystems,” Roman said.