If you can explain Antarctica, you've never been there.' That was the quote from our captain, Jorn Bowitz, as we set off on our voyage to the White Continent.

Dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity characterize Alaska’s unique environment. Alaska is the only US state with territory north of the Arctic Circle. Its extraordinary position results in a ...

Ask anyone who’s had encounters with killer whales, and they will tell you just how smart they are. Orcas are incredibly ...

Orcas, or killer whales, are deadly and beautiful apex predators.

Hunting killer whales always eat the animals they kill, typically leaving behind only a few low-energy parts, such as fins. "Also, if it was just aggression, they wouldn't bother to tear off the fin," ...

Wikie and Keijo, stuck in unhealthy situations in France, deserve a safe place of refuge now, not promises of a better life ...

Drone footage has revealed sperm whales headbutting each other—something scientists had only speculated about until now.

Two groups of killer whales are engaging in a terrifying, bloody cannibalistic war beneath the ocean’s surface, where gangs ...

Fish-eating killer whales in southern Alaska have a diverse, seasonally changing diet featuring salmon and groundfish, according to a recently published study in the journal Ecosphere. The types of ...

It’s long been thought that the Southern Resident orcas that live in our region have no predators, but a new article in Live Science suggests that non-resident orcas, or Bigg’s orcas, might be eating ...

Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) are often unfairly the ...