The Mystic Seaport Museum's new show uses blubber hooks, whale foetuses, scrimshaw and a giant mural to recount how the whale oil industry fueled capitalism's expansion ...

A Rice's whale spouts water in the Gulf of Mexico. This week, the U.S. government said strikes from oil and gas vessels threaten the survival of the endangered species.

The Trump administration published a long-awaited environmental assessment on Tuesday that found that vessel strikes related to oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico are likely to jeopardize ...

The Trump administration published a long-awaited environmental assessment on Tuesday that found that vessel strikes related to oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico are likely to jeopardize ...

Vessel strikes from oil and gas operations in the US Gulf could push the Rice’s whale to extinction, but mitigation efforts could allow operations while still protecting the endangered species ...

In 1975, the New York Times reported on a growing number of transmission problems in Pontiacs, Buicks, Cadillacs, and several other General Motors cars. The source of the trouble was a recent law ...

Taking a whale-watching tour should be on everyone’s bucket list. Seeing these majestic, awe-inspiring creatures in their native habitats is unforgettable. From humpback whales to orcas, the ...

Louisiana oil industry lauds rollback of Gulf whale protections. Others are concerned. The whale is a 'sitting duck' and likely gets struck by ships more often than is known, environmental ...

Whale-watching is one of the world's most inspiring experiences, but how does swimming with the largest creatures on the planet sound? Get to Australia.