In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, causing one of the largest marine oil spills ever. In the aftermath of the disaster, whale scientist Iain Kerr traveled to the ...

New research from the University of St Andrews provides important insights into patterns of marine mammal bycatch in UK fisheries. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

Marine mammals exhibit a suite of physiological adaptations that enable prolonged breath-holding and efficient underwater activity. Their respiratory systems are uniquely modified to withstand extreme ...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) helps rehabilitate marine life that cannot live on their own while also educating the community on how to help them. For example ...

New Jersey’s marine mammals are in the crosshairs. Already struggling under multiple assaults, they are facing another blow. Recent federal budget cuts and rule changes promise to dismantle critical ...