comparing it to a photo catalog of known humpback whales in the region. To make the identification, biologists need clear ...

Galway PhD student Seán O’Callaghan develops a novel method for identifying sperm whales using aerial photographs.

Captive whales don't have enough space to reach these speeds. Ultimately, the curved dorsal fin is still a mystery. Curved, or not, the orca's giant fin is a beacon to all, this apex predator is a ...

They have a characteristically small dorsal fin and 40 to 50 grooves in their throat that expand when feeding, researchers said. Bryde’s whales belong to the same family as blue whales and humpback ...