Whale sinks yacht in South Pacific, sailors rescued alive 18 hours later
A sperm whale cracked the hull of a yacht sailing off New Zealand, forcing four sailors into a day-and-night fight for survival on the high seas.
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Marineland dolphin dies at Spain aquarium in latest death after rescue
Echo, one of four dolphins transferred to Oceanogràfic València from Marineland Canada, died on Wednesday, the Spanish facility said.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
More beluga whales arrive in Texas
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland. Jared Ochacher reports.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
Beluga whales saved from being euthanized
After a Canadian theme park shuttered its doors, the beluga whales it housed were at risk of being euthanized. Jared Ochacher reports from San Antonio, Texas, on the rescue efforts.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
Whaling museum receives hilarious review
The New Bedford Whaling Museum was hit with a Google review calling it the "worst aquarium ever." Then it turned it into marketing gold. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
Inside the Canada-U.S. beluga whale transfer
Dozens of beluga whales are being transferred from a closed Canadian theme park to a number of aquariums across the United States. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more.
Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
Beluga whales moving from Marineland to U.S.
Twenty-eight beluga whales are set to be relocated from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland to aquariums across the U.S. after federal officials approved an emergency import earlier this month as part of an international rescue effort. Jared Ochacher reports.
Video shows "well fed" great white shark eating whale off Rhode Island
A great white shark was captured feeding on the carcass of a humpback whale near Rhode Island, in rare video footage.
Endangered pregnant whale found dead on bow of cruise ship in Alaska
A pregnant fin whale was found dead on the bow of a cruise ship in Alaska last week. Fin whales are endangered and particularly threatened by vessel strikes.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
40-ton whale dies amid wave of strandings off Washington state
The animal was a fin whale, the second-largest animal in the world, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association said.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
The Uplift: Kermit the Frog
Did you know Kermit the Frog recently made the move from Hollywood to Atlanta? Find out how the famous amphibian made the leap. Plus more heartwarming news.
Canada approves plan to move beluga whales slated for euthanasia to U.S.
Canada's last captive whales have received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the U.S.
New right whale population estimate shows "positive news"
The North Atlantic right whale population continues to grow slightly, but advocates say stronger protections are needed for the species' survival.
Canadian theme park says it may have to euthanize 30 beluga whales
The heavily scrutinized Marineland theme park in Canada says, without emergency funding, it will have to euthanize 30 beluga whales.
New species of "deceptively cute" ancient whale found on beach
Scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying the species was "deceptively cute" but a dangerous predator.
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Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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