The historian Procopius described how a creature called Porphyrios terrified sixth-century sailors for 50 years. But what was ...

Elephant seal class of 2025 is arriving on the beach. The young seals, not yet in the breeding population, take over the beach at this time of year. Adult females are out at sea, foraging, growing the ...

The Marine Mammal Protection Act, enacted in 1972, has prevented the extinction of marine mammal species in U.S. waters. Proposed legislation threatens to weaken the act by restricting scientific data ...

Submitted by the Orca Network. With big, dark eyes and a furry, round head, a harbor seal pup is undoubtedly one of the cutest things you might encounter on the beach this summer. But if you do happen ...

Scientists collaborate with elephant seals to study their life cycles and ocean health. Along the rugged Northern California coast, Año Nuevo State Park harbors a thriving colony of elephant seals, ...

Hefty bulls take over the beach during the summer months, to molt their skin. The younger bulls stage battles, but mostly bulls rest and let their skin peel off. Unusual scars attest to the dangers of ...

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. — A remarkable wildlife moment was caught on camera this week, showing an elephant seal swallowing a shark whole just off the coast of Bainbridge Island. The video, which ...