This collection of articles about whales in the Pacific Northwest highlights new births and unusual behaviors. One story focuses on a killer whale becoming a first-time mom with a calf spotted in the ...

The July 14 excursion had a treat in store for passengers: a 90-foot blue whale, the San Diego Whale Watch said on Facebook.

A humpback whale near Glacier Bay National Park was recently injured by a suspected vessel strike near Willoughby Island. The ...

Whale watchers are heading out in growing numbers, and knowing where to go whale watching helps them catch the action at its ...

An endangered humpback whale was recently spotted showing severe injuries from an apparent collision with a boat near Glacier ...

An endangered humpback whale was recently spotted showing severe injuries from an apparent collision with a boat near Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska.

Of course, glacier treks and whale watching aren’t all that Juneau has to offer. There are also ziplines, dog sledding, ...

Whale Tagging at Dawn and Other Stunning Photos of Science in the Wild Science doesn't just happen in labs—it unfolds under Arctic skies, in frog-filled forests, and atop misty mountains.

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You can reach Petersburg by Alaska Marine Highway ferry or Alaska Airlines flights from Juneau and Seattle. May is best for the Little Norway Festival while July-August offers prime whale watching.

Boat crews try to encourage a minke whale to leave Catalina Landing by circling the harbor in downtown Long Beach on Thursday, April 3, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG) ...