For tens of millions of years, whales have been a part of the oceans. Because of this, it would be easy to believe that whales evolved from aquatic creatures as the oceans warmed and became more ...

Despite their underwater habitat, whales are mammals. Mammals are not solely terrestrial; some, including whales and dolphins, are fully aquatic the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology reports.

Whales, dolphins and other marine mammals are highly social, but those social ties can also help diseases spread through ...

The oceans are thought to be where life started but about 50-million years ago, something incredible happened: some mammals found their way back into the water. NOVA is available to stream on pbs.org ...

Dolphins, whales and seals are highly social animals. Many live in groups, form long-term relationships, and repeatedly ...

Footage from Gone Whale Watching San Diego shows Fin the rescue dog getting close to two wild humpback whales while out with ...

Marine mammals like dolphins, whales, and seals have complex social structures that can influence the spread of infectious diseases. Recent research highlights that understanding these social patterns ...

In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, causing one of the largest marine oil spills ever. In the aftermath of the disaster, whale scientist Iain Kerr traveled to the ...