Oceanography
Japan begins the second largest whale hunt on Earth
Japan added fin whales, a once endangered marine mammal, to its commercial fishing list, causing concern among conservationists.
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Oceanography
The giant Sei whale reappears after 100 years of absence
After a century of absence due to hunting, giant gray-blue Sei whales are returning to Argentina's Patagonian waters.
Oceanography
A herd of killer whales joined forces to sink a 15m long yacht
A pod of killer whales that attack ships in southwestern Europe sank a large yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar after puncturing its hull.
Oceanography
A startling new discovery about the sound of blue whales
Scientists have just published new research on the sound of blue whales - the most mysterious animals on the planet.
Oceanography
The scientist communicated with the whale for 20 minutes
Scientists from the SETI Institute, the University of California Davis and the Alaska Whale Foundation made the breakthrough when they had a 20-minute conversation with…
Animal world
Which animal can hold its breath the longest?
Cuvier's beaked whale holds the record for being able to hold its breath underwater for a long time, far exceeding human limits.
Animal world
Which species has the biggest brain? Are they the smartest?
Which species has the largest brain in the animal world? And is a big brain linked to a high IQ?
Animal world
How have animals evolved to become special?
Why are whales so huge? Why do turtles have such long shells or necks of giraffes?
Videos
Video: Giant whale more than 15 meters long stranded on the beach
Discovering a whale more than 15 meters long washed ashore, many people gathered to watch.
Oceanography
Walking his dog, a man found 'floating gold' on the beach
While walking his dog on the beach, the man suddenly discovered the lump
Oceanography
Discovering whales sinking boats in unexpected places
Whales attacking and sinking boats in southwestern Europe have been spotted circling a ship in Spain, hundreds of miles away from where they are.
Oceanography
Researchers learn the language of... whales and sperm whales
For the first time in the world, researchers had a 'conversation' with a whale. Now their goal is to try to find out what it's actually saying.
Oceanography
A pair of male blue whales fight fiercely for a mate
Three blue whales are caught up in a battle for mating rights in the waters off the town of Port Macdonnell in southern Australia.
Oceanography
Top 72 largest marine animals in the world
It is interesting that the largest animals living in the sea are not fish but mammals.
Oceanography
Unexpected discoveries about the sex life of humpback whales
Humpback whales were discovered for the first time to have homosexual behavior from two male individuals.