Dipping in the freezing waters of Scandinavia, Greenland and Finland was life-changing – and full of warmth thanks to saunas, hot springs and like-minded people ...

From Arctic waters to windswept ports, Norway’s nature and wildlife are a major draw, and a Nordic cruise offers a direct way ...

Recently, people have spotted killer whales engaging in some unique behavior. They are rubbing their bellies along the rocks ...

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Spot polar bears in the Arctic, see black rhinos in Namibia or marvel at the wonders of our own shores on the ultimate nature ...

Swimming with orcas in Norway is an experience few people ever get to have. In icy Arctic waters, these massive predators move silently beneath the surface. Despite their size, the encounter feels ...

The rapid expansion, over-exploitation and subsequent decline in whale stocks in the northern hemisphere in the 20th century ...

Humpback whales seem to be lingering longer than before off Ventura. December also typically marks the start of gray whale sightings locally. Whale watching boats report humpback whales have started ...

Orcas are renowned hunters. Now, they have surprised scientists with an unexpected twist — possibly getting help from dolphins. In the waters off British Columbia, marine ecologist Sarah Fortune and ...

SeaWorld Orlando on Monday announced the death of one of its last killer whales, Katina. The 50-year-old orca had been at SeaWorld Orlando for nearly 40 years and was one of just five killer whales at ...

On Friday we reported on footage showing two men jumping overboard in a reckless manner to swim with orcas in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, adding that the same type of orcas sometimes appear off Southern ...

Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. If you’re of a certain generation, you might be able to trace your affinity for orcas to ...