There was a time when Greenpeace would throw itself in front of whaling boats to protect whales from harm but, now, this same organization, funded by tax deductible contributions from whale lovers, has thrown itself and its money, behind a two...

Post-mortem tests on beached whales have blamed the military sonar for their death. In view of this, navy warships are planned to be equipped with a £2.5m scanning system to spot marine mammals. The system will be using advanced software to...

There is much in common between human and a sea lion, an otter, or a manatee. The health of these ocean animals might be relevant to your own! According to scientists, marine mammals are often indicators of environmental problems such as...

Unlike in the 1970s, the huge number of beluga whales in Cook Inlet no longer delights locals and tourists alike. Last year, the number has dwindled to just 278, as estimated last year. But, what is leading to this disappearance of the whales left...

14 million seabirds nest the remote 1,400-mile (2,253-kilometer) long string of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Even the shallow depth of the surrounding water boasts of its own colorful charm. Fish crowd into pristine coral reefs beneath...