Dolphins and other marine mammals are protected under federal law. Does that include talking to or harassing them in the wild?

For a long time, scientists judged animal intelligence by how closely it resembled human behavior. That left a lot unnoticed.

Wildlife experts are advising boaters and the public to be aware of the moving sea cows and some boating zone changes that will be in place April 1.

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A new study examined how vessel traffic alters the behavior of marine animals. For years, scientists have been investigating ...

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The nature lover's desert to sea paradise is renowned for its natural beauty and abundance of sea life.

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Threats, Recovery Stories, and How We Can Help Across the globe, endangered species face a web of threats that undermine ecosystems and the services they provide. This piece explains the main ...

Southern Resident killer whales are a small and well-studied group of orcas that have long been seen as an isolated group without much outside connection. New research challenges that view, ...

It starts off simple. Step onto the boat, head out, take in the views. That idea changes almost immediately. The harbor slips ...