Visitors to Alaska can look forward to seeing humpbacks, orcas belugas and even the occasional gray whale. One of the best ways to experience these majestic marine animals in the wild is on a charter ...

In the frigid waters of Antarctica, humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae ... the raging wildfires consuming California have sparked wild conspiracy theories online. Palm trees can be seen ...

The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new ...

Scientists determined that the fishing gear recovered from the whales came from their feeding grounds in Alaska. The humpback whales migrate from Alaska every year to mate, give birth and nurse ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says trained responders freed two humpback ... was from the whales’ feeding grounds in Alaska.

The advisory follows a recent incident on January 6, when a humpback whale was reported entangled in crab gear, and comes after a record high of four whale entanglements in Oregon crab gear in 2024.

Alaska boasts an incredible array of species, from grizzly bears and moose to bald eagles and humpback whales. Katmai National Park is particularly famous for its bear population.

Trained responders at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary undertook the life-saving detangling operations for the whales Luke Chinman is an editorial intern at PEOPLE.

Travelers with a passion for wildlife can enjoy whale watching all over the world at all times of the year but some seasons ...