By examining the barnacles on the fossilized whale bone, scientists were able to determine the migration route of the whale. Isotopic signatures in the barnacles provided vital clues about the sea ...

Scientists were given an unusual research opportunity when whale watchers off New South Wales and Queensland reported a mostly white humpback calf, an animal experts think may be among only a small ...

This year's whale season offered spectacular encounters with these majestic giants as thousands of whales migrated along Australia's east coast. University of Queensland surveys reveal the peak of the ...

Earthquake sensors on the ocean floor were built to track tectonic plates, but scientists just discovered they have been ...

NEW YORK — Scientists have spotted two humpback whales that made separate, record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil. The whales were identified by their distinctive tail markings at the ...

More gray whales are entering San Francisco Bay, delighting spectators but increasing the risk of deadly encounters with ...