On a calm morning in May, Brianna Beaulieu, a doctoral student in marine biology at the University of Western Australia, and several researchers from around the world boarded two research vessels ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Whale shark scientist reporting for duty. Credit: Jisu Sheen photo Inventive typography. Leon Noel ...

Large, beautiful constellations of the sea. Famous because of their speckled apperance and docile nature, they remain one of the most mysterious marine animals, particularly when it comes to their ...

Conservation of whale sharks is fraught with challenges, including targeted hunting, accidental entanglement in fishing nets and changing sea temperatures. However, what ranks way above these ...

With a total of 57 unprovoked attacks in 2020, can great white sharks also protect us? Jump in to see how a great white shark ...

Four out of five endangered whale sharks spotted at a marine tourism hotspot had "human-caused" scars, reveals new research. Conservationists found that 80.6% of the largest living fish species seen ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The dinner menu for the world’s orca whales is pretty varied ...

A new study has identified whale shark stranding hotspots in Indonesia and linked them to seasonal ocean conditions, offering scientists a clearer picture of when and where risks are highest. The ...

A new study shows the Bird’s Head Seascape in West Papua is a crucial nursery for juvenile whale sharks, where most sightings involved young males feeding around fishing platforms. Researchers ...

In May, researchers captured orcas hunting whale sharks in unprecedented detail. Here, see the aftermath: An orca swims with shark carrion in its mouth. For the first time, scientists have captured ...