A basking shark found dead on a Moray beach had eaten plastic, according to experts who examined it. The fish, which was more ...

Remora species like the whale sucker ( Remora australis) aren’t picky eaters either. When sea lice and other parasites aren’t ...

Few wildlife encounters compare to seeing a whale rise from the ocean's surface, mist spraying into the cool Canadian air.

Specialist shark-hunting pod paralyzes young white sharks to eat their energy-rich livers, taking advantage of local shark nursery ...

Swept twice daily by the world's highest tides, the Bay of Fundy is home to a host of only-here experiences for adventurous ...

Scientists have been aware for some time that whales contribute to marine ecosystems by "recycling" nutrients. However, the ...

A 20-foot Minke whale stranded in very shallow waters in Barnegat Bay this weekend in the Jersey Shore area later died before marine rescuers could make it to the distressed whale. Video from nearby ...

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If you are lucky enough to be obsessed with something, you might find yourself willing to go the distance, even if this goes against your core principles or those of the people around you. For me, ...

PORTLAND, Maine — A man pleaded guilty this week to trafficking whale and bird parts in violation of federal wildlife laws. Sergey Bachkovsky. of Green, Maine, admitted in U.S. District Court that ...

Large whales can get wrapped up in fishing lines, buoys, nets and other gear, which can lead to injuries and death. Aleria Jensen / NOAA The number of large whales that became entangled in fishing ...

Aggregation sites like Al Shaheen are relatively small and predictable, making them vulnerable to human impacts. Overfishing, habitat disturbance, or changes in spawning behavior could disrupt this ...