A federal appeals court is reinstating rules designed to protect a vanishing whale species from entanglement in fishing gear.

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The ocean is home to many fascinating creatures, but one of the most awe-inspiring is the whale shark. These gentle giants are not only the largest fish species in the world, but they are also one of ...

Whales are the biggest creatures on Earth. These animals are found in every ocean, but that doesn't make them fish.

But whales are not only the biggest animal; they are tragically also one of the most endangered animals. Whales are one of the most important members of marine life. Also, they exist in plenty of ...

Once hunted to the brink of extinction, the humpback whale population has recovered extensively over the past half a century.

As a photojournalist dedicated to sustainable tourism, nature conservation, and wildlife preservation, I have traveled ...

Fewer vessels will be required to reduce their speed, which is likely to contribute to the extinction of the North Atlantic right whale, a species that is vulnerable to extinction and classified as ...

So, what would cause a country to ban a fish? Click here to find out why the beluga sturgeon is banned in the U.S.

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A massive species of endangered shark might ... as her smaller size could indicate. Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest fish in the world, growing as much as 40 feet or more in length.