The sea mammals may actually be able to sense the amount of oxygen in their blood—something we humans can't do.

Unlike humans, marine mammals have evolved remarkable adaptations that allow them to hold their breath for extended periods, ...

A team of scientists with the Sea Mammal Research Unit, School of Biology, University of St Andrews, in the U.K. has found ...

As seals dive more frequently—and for longer—than humans do, the range of carbon dioxide in their bodies varies more widely.

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Staff at the National Aquarium Animal Care and Rescue Center are rehabilitating four young grey seals, hitting the center’s ...

Navy SEALs are among the toughest individuals on the planet, with unmatched physical and mental resilience. They have to be in top shape to run, swim, jump, and carry heavy loads at a moment’s ...

Climate change is also driving penguins to colonize new areas, or to stay in regions longer than they normally would, ...

Clicklike noises made by a small species of shark represent the first instance of a shark actively producing sound ...

An abnormally high number of baby seals has been spotted on the beaches of Gaspésie and the Magdalen Islands for the past ...

Many people, even those living far from the ocean, are afraid of sharks. Popular culture commonly portrays sharks as ...

Monterey, California, is home to insatiably curious and playful harbor seals. Here's what it's like when they're zipping ...