Sperm whales are named after the waxy substance found in their large heads called spermaceti. The spermaceti is an oil sac ...

Bystanders, including children, came to the rescue of a beached whale Friday afternoon in La Jolla. The pygmy sperm whale calf was spotted by several people attempting to beach itself near Scripps ...

PALMAROLA, ITALY (CNN) — Two sperm whales were found Thursday eight miles off the coast of Palmarola, Italy — a mother and its calf. Aquatic Organization Marevivo said in its press release that the ...

A scientist at the New England aquarium said the findings reflect the importance of protecting large areas of ocean habitat to protect species. A recent survey of the only Atlantic coast marine ...

A “very rare” pygmy sperm whale recently washed ashore in Devon, England, according to a local wildlife charity. Photo from Veronica White, UnSplash A pygmy sperm whale — a rare and mysterious marine ...

First, Kate Laemmle saw a recognizable tall, thin blow erupt out of the glassy Atlantic Ocean on a July 24 aerial survey. To see the exhale of an endangered fin whale was cool enough, the scientist ...

A days-old orca calf was spotted near San Juan Island, closely shadowing its mother as researchers monitored their health. A peachy-colored orca calf, J-62, showed playful energy while socializing ...