A gray whale has been spotted off the coast of Namibia.

Humpback whales are able teach each other hunting techniques.

Isolated population of 1,500 sperm whales living in the Northern Gulf may be different enough to qualify for special protections.

Results of a study published in the Royal Society journal, Biology Letters, revealed blue whales execute extraordinary spins beneath the waves to access large patches of krill. They discovered the whales roll 360 degrees to orientate themselves for a surprise attack.

Research charity Sea Watch. said groups of sperm whales had been seen off Scotland in the summer, but it was unusual for them to be spotted at this time of year.

Fossils uncovered in Southern California have revealed four previously unknown species of ancient whales, one of which may have eaten sharks.

Marine biologists in Europe are worried that the UK's only known resident population of killer whales is at risk of becoming extinct.

Cetaceans trapped around a pickup-truck-sized breathing hole for several days.

The endangered beluga whales in Alaska saw a slight increase in numbers last year, a survey showed.

New Zealand has joined Australia in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a case against Japanese whaling in the Southern Ocean