Killer whales, also known as orcas, have officially made the Arctic Ocean their home — something that was nearly impossible until now. Historically, thick ice sheets blocked the whales from venturing ...

Beyond rising temperatures, the indirect effects of global warming, such as greater human activity in the region, add further ...

A dramatic shift is unfolding in the Arctic Ocean, where killer whales (orcas)—once blocked by thick ice—are now establishing ...

Drone sampling of exhaled wild humpback breath has confirmed whale virus circulating above the Arctic Circle A potentially deadly whale virus – known as cetacean morbillivirus – has been found in the ...

Cetaceans are among the most intelligent creatures in the ocean and many whales have used their big brains to develop cunning ...

Scientists used drones to collect whale breath and detect harmful viruses early, helping protect whales in Arctic waters.

Biologists discovered killer whales and dolphins working together to hunt salmon, a behavior never before documented in this ...

The virus causes severe respiratory, neurological and immune damage, and has triggered multiple mass mortality events ...

Killer whales are known for their intelligence and power, even an inclination to sink yachts. Now, research is showing how they take down prey that few other animals can. Orcas in Mexico's Gulf of ...

The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations ...