This upscale beach town on California’s central coast is full of famous residents—but it's also one of the world’s best places for wildlife watching. Whale-watching excursions take place ...

The adult whale Catalog #1425 'Butterfly', who is at least 43 years old, was seen with her fifth calf. FWC said Butterfly last gave birth during the 2014 calving season. Survey teams said ...

Endangered species are animals that are at risk of disappearing forever, typically animals with dangerously low population numbers, shrinking habitats and a loss of geographic range. There are animals ...

Michael Phelps swam the 100m butterfly at a measly 4.4mph. Every attempt costs a huge amount of energy, around 770 to 1900 calories. Worse still, the water that rushes into the whale’s mouth ...

Humpback whales have — for the first time ever ... parasite pig tails Strange 'sea pigs,' sea spiders and a spawning 'butterfly' discovered on Antarctic ocean floor by scientists Why do ...

Mr. Richards is a staff editor for Times Opinion. He reported from Nantucket and Cape Cod Bay, Mass. The North Atlantic right whale is highly endangered, its survival as a species in doubt.