A stunningly rare albino orca has been spotted off the coast of Alaska, leaving marine biologists in awe. With its pure white skin and striking appearance, this rare killer whale is a one-in-a ...

The migration routes of these whales may be shifting due to climate change, moving them into the path of ships. NOAA image of a group of Bowhead whale off the coast of Alaska.

The whale, dubbed "52-Hertz," has been on the radars of ocean biologists since the mid-2000s for its uniqueness. Sections Alaska News • Politics • Opinions • Talk to us (Opens in new window) ...

A bowhead whale spotted by observers on Oct. 29, 2019. Normally, thousands of the whales would be moving along Alaska's northern coast in October, but that hasn't happened this year. Credit: Vicki ...

An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska's largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animal's death.

There’s no dish more representative of Alaska than maktak and kimchi, which combines the sacred Native staple of bowhead whale meat with the newer Asian influence of kimchi. ... Map Jul 13, 2022.

To report an injured or stranded whale, contact NOAA Fisheries Alaska Statewide 24-hour Stranding Hotline at (877) 925-7773. This story was updated to add more information and images.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Alaska man on a paddleboard escaped a close encounter with a humpback whale, not even getting wet during a tense few seconds caught on camera by friends and family as the ...

If you would like to participate in the research, the Alaska Marine Advisory is giving out the logbooks to document whale sightings near fishing vessels. Contact (907) 772-3381 for more ...

In the U.S., there is no better state for whale watching than California. Each winter, an estimated 24,000 gray whales travel 6,000 miles from the chilly waters of Alaska to the balmy bays of ...