Blue whales and killer whales (orcas) are some of the largest creatures in the ocean and some of the most famous. These intelligent animals are truly amazing and share some distinct similarities.

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Baleen whales shift huge amounts of nutrients, including nitrogen, from high-latitude feeding waters to tropical breeding ...

You might not want to think too much about all the whales that have urinated in the ocean the next time you go to the beach, ...

For years, scientists have known that whale feces helps feed ocean life ... Every year, baleen whales– like blue, humpback, and fin whales– make long journeys from the cold polar seas ...

Baleen whales shift huge amounts of nutrients, including nitrogen, from high-latitude feeding waters to tropical breeding areas.

Tracking the zooplankton from space could aid both the whales and maritime industries. By predicting where these mammals are likely to feed, researchers and marine resource managers hope to reduce ...

Hundreds of thousands of Velella velella, more commonly known as by-the-wind-sailors, are drifting onto the coastline.

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Of these subspecies, the Antarctic blue whales are the largest. They can grow to lengths of over 100 feet, although whales between 75-90 feet are more common. They average around 80-150 tons, which is ...

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