A new study led by McGill University researchers indicates that humpback whales in the southeastern Pacific combine real-time environmental cues with their memories of conditions in their Antarctic ...

If you've ever wondered how and why "sucker fish" hitch a—usually—wild ride with a humpback whale on the move, new footage ...

Every year, East Australian humpback whales undertake a long journey from the nutrient-rich waters of the Southern Ocean to tropical seas around northeastern Australia. This migration has long been ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are master migrators. Some ...

Humpback whales play a pivotal role in marine ecosystems by linking distant oceanic regions through their extensive migratory journeys. Their annual movements between high‐latitude, productive feeding ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In celebration of World Ocean Day, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Dolphin Quest have released a 12-minute film showcasing the migration of humpback whales as they journey ...

Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal migrations are among the longest of any mammal, stretching thousands of miles.

Scientists have noticed a troubling rise in the number of whales caught and tangled in fishing and shark nets this migration ...

A white humpback that created a buzz as Australia's second albino whale now has some concerned over its health and unusual migration pattern.

PORT STEPHENS, Australia — The ferry was late, but not because of the usual traffic. Sydney commuters watched from an idling boat this month as humpback whales the size of buses surfaced nearby, ...