All linked stories were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. The world’s oceans are filled with mysterious giants, some rarely ever seen. This year, researchers discovered new animal ...

A pod of 60 to 80 killer whales rarely seen by researchers, was spotted Thursday by Whale Watchers out in Monterey Bay. They're called "offshore" orcas, and scientists say they haven't been seen off ...

A rarely seen pod of orcas was captured on video by a whale watching boat captain in the Monterey Bay this week. The ...

The orca who swam with her dead calf for 17 days in an apparent act of grieving recently gave birth to a new baby, according ...

‘They should be admired, respected, loved and appreciated rather than feared.’ ...

The famed Santa Cruz Wharf on the California coast will remain indefinitely closed until further notice after part collapsed ...

The bereaved whale mother who made headlines when she heartbreakingly grieved her dead baby for more than two weeks has given ...

The whale who made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days in 2018 just had a new baby, according to researchers.

BELMAR — Monmouth County’s Jersey Shore Whale Watch service is known for offering close encounters with humpback whales and ...

When planning a kayak trip to witness whale migrations, prioritize safety above all else. Make sure you have a sturdy kayak built for ocean paddling, a life jacket, paddles, and essential safety ...

Credit: Kelsey Williamson Researchers have observed orcas in the Gulf of California using collaborative techniques to hunt whale sharks by targeting their less protected areas. This specialized ...