Wanted Alive Spotlight 07.14.2020 For 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 Playmate Spotlight 08.27.2019 A 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 Heels Spotlight 02.13.2018 To woo a potential mate, a male humpback whale pulls out some surprisingly smooth—and tender—moves.
Beach Crashers Spotlight 02.06.2018 Risking it all, some orcas have taken their hunt onto the shore, and their strategy is catching on.
Graceful Giant Spotlight 03.21.2017 Their record-setting heft doesn’t stop blue whales from being surprisingly sinuous swimmers.