Wild orcas are not known to attack humans, but that’s partly because most humans are sensible enough not to jump into the water with the apex predators, and without regard for their own safety. The ...

Off the rugged coast of Iceland, an extraordinary and puzzling phenomenon has captured the attention of marine scientists. Over the past few years, baby pilot whales—tiny and vulnerable—have been ...

There are very few documented cases of orcas attacking humans in the wild, and these interactions are extremely rare and not well understood. True, you may have heard about whales ramming into boats ...

A new exhibit titled Critical Distance, which opened Friday, lets visitors dive into the world of a 10-year-old J Pod orca ...

If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure, swimming with killer whales in Norway is an experience that will leave you breathless. I have just returned from a 6-day expedition boat trip from ...

Whale watchers on California's Central Coast were treated with a sighting of a very pale orca nicknamed Frosty. A video taken by Evan Brodsky of the Monterey Bay Whale Watch shows the white orca ...

dolphin family and a major draw at marine parks, orcas (also known as “killer whales”) are highly intelligent and social marine mammals that, because of these traits, have come to be known as ...