Researchers focused on the Salish Sea have made an intriguing discovery about Orcas. These whales, which have continually ...

David Holroyd is a former top dolphin trainer-turned-whistleblower - who says as long as the unwitting public keep paying to see dolphins in captivity, the more animals will die painful deaths ...

Dolphin. Image via Unsplash Spotting wild dolphins requires knowing what to look for on the water’s surface. The telltale dorsal fin cutting through the water is often the first sign, though this can ...

Scientists studied more than 700 ancient Chinese poems that mention the Yangtze finless porpoise to determine its population history, according to a new study.

Helping white-fin dolphins escape their deteriorating natural habitat in the Yangtze River remains the last hope of saving the primitive species, a group of academicians believes. With the world's ...

Belugas lack the dorsal fin that stands up from the back of many whales – think of orcas’ tall, upright fins. These fins help to keep whales upright while swimming. But for belugas, which swim close ...

“In the wild, male orcas can be recognized by their large dorsal fins which can stand up to six feet tall. In captivity, due to unnatural swimming patterns, and increased time near the surface of the ...

NUS marine scientists want to tap members of the public to learn more about large marine animals. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

This week it was revealed a “fantastic” 30-year-old dolphin named Tipex has suffered a “severe” fresh injury to her dorsal fin, which will impact her for “quite some time”.

Activists have also pointed out worrying signs of physical issues with the beautiful orca. Kshamenk's dorsal fin - which sits on his back - has collapsed which is uncommon in wild orcas.

A well-loved Galveston Bay bottlenose dolphin has once again been spotted after disappearing for nearly a year. Nicknamed for its distinct dorsal fin, or lack thereof, Nub was sighted again on Aug ...

A dolphin glides through calm waters near a marina dock, with its dorsal fin visible above the surface. The scene symbolizes freedom, marine life, and the harmony between wildlife and human ...