The Pacific Whale Foundation noted a 21 percent decrease in its Great Whale Count on Maui this year compared with last year’s figures. Full Story

Alaska mariners are being asked to keep track of cruising killer whales this week to find out how many swim near the state in the winter. Full Story

Cornish fishermen are joining forces with conservationists to monitor dolphin deaths around the coast. Full Story

Fearing that a lonely killer whale could injure or kill someone, a team of Canadian authorities and scientists is debating the whale’s fate, while police are cracking down on people who pet the creature.

A beached pygmy sperm whale died late Friday night, hours after being rescued from the flats near the Tea Table Relief Bridge. Full Story

“What a winter it’s been!” A message from the skipper, Joe Aston, as the crew of the Anna M get ready to set course for the Canaries.

Scientists have announced a breakthrough in fighting a disease that has killed an estimated 22,000 seals in the North Sea since the start of the winter. Full Story

Rampant whales are devastating Japan’s fisheries and should be culled as pests, the official in charge of the country’s controversial whaling program said yesterday.

Whale lovers are rightfully horrified at the tragedy playing itself out on Vancouver Island, where Luna, a lone killer whale, has taken to socializing with human beings rather than the rest of his pod.

A rescued pygmy sperm whale that convalesced 12 days in a resort’s heated saltwater pool died Thursday. Full Story