Wanted AliveSpotlight 07.14.2020For the first time in decades, Icelandic whalers have stopped hunting fin whales, thanks in part to a growing appreciation for the value these mammals bring to both marine and human communities.
Unexpected PlaymateSpotlight 08.27.2019A young humpback whale is spotted off the coast of Sri Lanka. Is it a sign of a promising trend, or just a fluke?
Head over HeelsSpotlight 02.13.2018To woo a potential mate, a male humpback whale pulls out some surprisingly smooth—and tender—moves.
Beach CrashersSpotlight 02.06.2018Risking it all, some orcas have taken their hunt onto the shore, and their strategy is catching on.
Graceful GiantSpotlight 03.21.2017Their record-setting heft doesn’t stop blue whales from being surprisingly sinuous swimmers.
