The whales were observed off Laguna Beach on Sunday, March 23, rolling and appearing to play in the surf steps from the sand.

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A riotous photography collection from a recent underwater mission off the coast of Chile shows new and fascinating deep-sea ...

On Sable Island, a thin crescent-shaped sandbar in the Atlantic Ocean, the shifting landscapes make for dazzling — and ...

The climate and animals of the island led researchers to share what they have learned about the environment and themselves ...

Most climate models now show that cutting emissions won’t be enough to curb global warming, leading to new interest in carbon ...

This is WhaleSpotter, an artificial intelligence-powered whale detection system that aims to transmit real-time alerts to ...

This humble hamlet sits at the intersection of several ecological wonders – where ancient redwoods tower like nature’s ...

Of the 407 animals the Marine Mammal Center responded to in 2024, 20% had been disturbed by people or dogs before being ...

Dolphins live and hunt in large social groups called pods, and they communicate with each other using high-pitched clicks and ...

With rugged beauty and consistent waves, Santa Cruz is a surfer’s paradise. Here’s where and when to get your board in the ...