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After nearly 60 years studying whales, Paul Spong has proven you can learn everything about orcas without ever touching them. His land-based research station in British Columbia watches these brilliant creatures thrive in peace.
Two orca-loving brides got the ultimate wedding gift when a pod of whales appeared right as their beachside ceremony began. The magical moment in Seward, Alaska, was made even more special when they learned both orcas were female.
Tahlequah, a killer whale in the Pacific Northwest, carried her deceased calf through the ocean for more than two weeks in 2018, then repeated the heartbreaking behavior in 2024. Scientists say her extraordinary grief reveals just how emotionally complex these animals truly are.
Marine biologists captured orcas exploding giant sunfish in the Gulf of California, revealing how these intelligent whales teach hunting skills to younger generations. The jaw-dropping footage shows sophisticated behavior that proves orcas actively adapt their hunting strategies.
Marine biologists captured stunning footage of orcas using teamwork to explode a giant sunfish underwater, revealing a hunting strategy never documented before. The discovery shows just how creative and intelligent these ocean predators really are.
A pod of around 30 orcas thrilled tourists off England's northeast coast last week, marking one of the largest sightings in decades. The marine giants have returned to waters where fishermen can't remember ever seeing them before.
An AI tool called OrcaHello listens underwater 24/7 to detect endangered southern resident orcas, then alerts construction crews and boats to pause or reroute while the whales pass safely. With only 76 of these orcas left, this technology is giving them a fighting chance.
Scientists turned underwater internet cables into a massive microphone to listen for endangered whales. The breakthrough could protect threatened marine mammals across 870,000 miles of ocean floor.
A local fisherman got the shock of his life when a pod of orcas surfaced just meters from his boat in south Auckland's Mangere Bridge. After 66 years on the water, James Papalii had never seen anything like it.