In a remarkable encounter, human scientists at Whale-SETI had what they describe as a "conversation" with a humpback whale ...

ALASKA -- An orca that became stranded on a rocky beach in Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, Thursday morning was freed with the help of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and ...

Sandsend Beach in Shapinsay, Scotland. Julie Watkins and Dug Turner found the bottle here while walking their dogs. In April, Julie Watkins and Dug Turner were walking their dogs on Sandsend Beach, ...

A fin whale washed ashore on Anchorage's mudflats over the weekend. By Nov. 18, it had started to freeze over. (Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media) Whales hold a deep and an outsized role in Alaska’s ...

In the icy waters of Alaska's Bristol Bay, a new study reveals how a small population of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) survive the long haul through a surprising strategy: they mate with ...

Whales are not just big, they're a big deal for healthy oceans. When they poop, whales move tons of nutrients from deep water to the surface. Now new research shows that whales also move tons of ...

An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska's largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animal's death. The carcass ...

Passengers will have the chance to learn how to spot and track whales during MSC Cruises’ first Alaska sailings this summer. The cruise line is set to debut in Alaska this summer and has partnered ...

Ah...Alaska. It has always been a dream of mine to go on an Alaskan cruise. I love the outdoors, I love cruising, I love wildlife - so an Alaskan cruise was ...

In April, Julie Watkins and Dug Turner were walking their dogs on Sandsend Beach, near their home in northern Scotland. As Julie was taking a short swim in the cold water, her longtime partner found ...