Scientists have discovered that whales move nutrients thousands of miles -- in their urine -- from as far as Alaska to Hawaii. These tons of nitrogen support the health of tropical ecosystems and fish ...

Scientists have discovered that whales move nutrients thousands of miles—in their urine—from as far as Alaska to Hawaii.

University of Miami researchers with the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science say great whites are like ...

Whales transport vital nutrients from urine, placentas, carcasses and sloughing skin across oceans that help to keep marine ecosystems healthy, a study has revealed. Researchers found that these ...

“One big difference is that whales are often traveling thousands of miles across ocean basins–great whales undertake the ...

Whales do more than just swim the seas—they power the ocean's ecosystem. By transporting nutrients from deep waters to the ...

A new study proposes that the massive ancient shark was built more slenderly than a great white. But not all paleontologists ...

A new study provides many new insights into the biology of the prehistoric gigantic shark megalodon (megatooth shark), which ...

Scientists previously thought the narwhal’s trademark tusk helps males compete for mates, but new evidence suggests it may also have a role in foraging and play.

A group of 157 false killer whales was stranded on a Tasmanian beach, leading to the euthanization of 90 whales.

I can’t remember if I’ve seen a whale”. A close encounter with one of these larger-than-life leviathans is a life-changing ...