A new study led by McGill University researchers indicates that humpback whales in the southeastern Pacific combine real-time environmental cues with their memories of conditions in their Antarctic ...

Underwater microphones off the NSW south coast capture consistent humpback whale sounds throughout the 2024 migration season.

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are master migrators. Some populations of this baleen whale species travel upwards of 5,000 miles per year from colder waters to feed, towards warmer tropical ...

Research suggests female humpback whales may sometimes be skipping the yearly migration north. These findings have been ...

A bright yellow vessel cut through the Morro Bay Harbor like a sunbeam on Monday morning as the captain consulted his radar for clusters of birds and sea lions — clues for finding humpback whales.

Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal migrations are among the longest of any mammal, stretching thousands of miles.

Conservationists are asking the state to take action after a whale became tangled in crab gear and had to be euthanized on the Oregon Coast last month. The groups formally ...

Whale researchers combined modern-day sightings with 19 th century records and are revealing new information about when and where humpback whales give birth along a busy “humpback highway” off ...

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico -- Imagine a 40-ton humpback whale as it leaps out of the ocean. "It was magical, just so amazing, to catch a glimpse of nature in its natural habitat. We were honored visitors, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are master migrators. Some ...