Humpback whales were spotted trying to stop orcas from hunting off the coast of California in a “rare” interaction, boaters said. The “once in a lifetime trip” took place on Oct. 5, when boaters came ...

“We have a reasonable estimate that the eastern Australian humpback population was at least 30,000 whales prior to the last ...

The humpback whales spotted from the Central Coast are classified as depleted by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which prohibits people from harassing, hunting, capturing or killing them without a ...

The [deaths] that hit the hardest are animals like this young whale who never got the chance to contribute to their species.” ...

One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...

Marine Mammal Stranding Center reports that a 29-foot young humpback whale succumbed to propeller strike wounds while trapped ...

Humpback whales are massive, intelligent, and social creatures residing in all oceans around the globe. These whales can grow up to 60 feet long and weigh up to 80,000 pounds, according to Oceana.