Goose-beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) hold the record for deepest dive of any marine mammal, and researchers hope that examining how these animals manage their oxygen thousands of feet underwater ...

Whales are famous for a lot of different things. Swimming great distances, dancing, trips to the spa – whalekind has a lot of tricks up their considerable whale sleeves. However new research could add ...

ANCHORAGE — Beluga whales off Alaska’s northern coast target Arctic cod and will dive to great depths to reach them, according to data collected over 15 years that provides insight into their foraging ...

Whale watchers in Massachusetts were treated to a “spectacular” show by one of the largest and most elusive whale species. People aboard the Oct. 6 Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruise observed a fin whale ...

Ben Laboy considers himself a very lucky diver. It was only his 30th dive (not a huge number in the scuba diving community) when a gray whale came so close, Laboy felt he could reach out and touch it.

A little known, shy whale has surprised scientists by staying submerged for almost four hours. Cuvier's beaked whales are known for their abilities to dive deep and they average around an hour under ...

Whales travel through the ocean, lunging, leaping, and playing, with grace and swiftness that belie their huge size. The secret to their incredible lifestyle, besides their well-adapted skeletal and ...

Cuvier’s beaked whales off Cape Hatteras dive farther and stay underwater longer than any other marine mammal. By Karen Weintraub Cuvier’s beaked whales are among the most mysterious and adept mammals ...

A near-death experience captured the eyes of millions when an enormous humpback whale breached on top of two kayakers. The event took place while the kayakers were enjoying a whale watching trip off ...

ABC News' Ginger Zee reported live on "GMA" alongside sharks. Would you ever take a dip with some whale sharks? In honor of "Shark Week," ABC News' chief meteorologist Ginger Zee swam live on "Good ...