Latest about Humpback Whales
Saved by the Whale! Humpbacks Play Hero When Orcas Attack
Marine biologists report observations of humpback whales acting as unlikely marine vigilantes, ganging up on killer whales when they attack other species.
Shark Bay Bloodbath: 70 Sharks Devour a Humpback Whale
On May 20, tourists on an Australian cruise witnessed an incredible, albeit somewhat gruesome, sight.
In Photos: Tracking Humpback Whales in the South Pacific Ocean
Check out amazing photos of humpback whales breaching the ocean surface as scientists monitor their lengthy sea travels.
Oceans Apart: 3 Humpback Whale Subspecies Identified
Despite their epic migrations, humpback whale populations in different oceans are genetically distinct subspecies, new research finds.
Distinct Humpback Whale Populations Found in North Pacific
Five distinct humpback whale populations have been identified in the North Pacific Ocean, in the most comprehensive genetic study of these marine mammals in this region of the ocean yet.
Humpback Whales Are Bottom-Feeders, Study Suggests
Humpback whales feed on fish just off the seafloor, making them vulnerable to entanglement in seafloor fishing gear.
Cacophony of Shipping Noise Found in Humpback, Killer Whale Habitat
Ships and industrial activity is drowning out the noise of whales in certain areas of the British Columbia coast, a new study shows.
