Killer whales, also known as orcas, have officially made the Arctic Ocean their home — something that was nearly impossible until now. Historically, thick ice sheets blocked the whales from venturing ...

Scientists used drones to collect whale breath and detect harmful viruses early, helping protect whales in Arctic waters.

A dramatic shift is unfolding in the Arctic Ocean, where killer whales (orcas)—once blocked by thick ice—are now establishing ...

It allows us to monitor pathogens in live whales without stress or harm, providing critical insights into diseases in rapidly changing Arctic ecosystems." Between 2016 and 2025, researchers sampled ...

Beyond rising temperatures, the indirect effects of global warming, such as greater human activity in the region, add further ...

Cetaceans are among the most intelligent creatures in the ocean and many whales have used their big brains to develop cunning ...