A Texas A&M Galveston study provides evidence that undersea oil and gas exploration has not seriously altered western gray whales’ living and feeding behaviors in the waters around Northern Russia’s Sakhalin Island, though the point is still debated by co

Marine experts say they are mystified by a humpback whale which has taken up residence in the Forth when it should be frolicking in the Caribbean. Full Story<

Two large baleen whales were reported by local fishermen on Feb 5th in the Ballyteige Bay area of Co. Wexford.

The diagnosis of a disabled child often leads parents to want to do something – anything – to improve their child’s quality of life. One option available to them is Dolphin Therapy. But is it simply a pleasant experience, or a miracle cure?

Transient killer whales could be considered the heroes of threatened salmon. Full Story

Wildlife experts worry that undersea seismic mapping will endanger a whale population. Full Story

Humpback whale populations are climbing by 11 per cent a year, despite a huge growth in the whale-watching business. Full Story

The first Russian national marine wildlife reserve is to be established on the Sakhalin Shelf in 2004. The Sakhalin Shelf area is inhabited by grey whales, which are on the brink of extinction.

A BBC Spotlight report on dolphin deaths last month has prompted a major fish supplier to stop selling wild sea bass. Full Story

A twisted intestine led a sperm whale to beach itself Wednesday on a sand bar off Clam Pass, biologists said Thursday. Full Story