Despite their name, killer whales (orcas) are actually dolphins.

Built at a cost of US$ 47 million, the 9,300-ton Kangei Maru has a slipway to haul up to 70- ton fin whales, and can store up to 600 tons of meat. Japan has launched a brand new whaling fleet ...

Five Japanese whaling vessels have set sail for the country's first commercial hunt in decades, in defiance of international criticism. The whaling ships have a permit to catch 227 minkes ...

In response, Japan embarked on a “research whaling ... The Fisheries Agency permits the hunting of three large whale species: minke, Bryde’s and sei whales. But minke whales have become ...

Some Uber Eats delivery drivers in Japan are deliberately rejecting job ... and they all stared at their smartphones waiting for a “whale” to appear. A “whale” is a single high-paying ...

Sometimes humorously, sometimes dramatically, these Nature Photography prize winning images are a stunning visual tribute to ...

Dugongs are commonly known as "sea cows", due to their herbivorous diet, with adult dugongs consuming up to 30 kg of seagrass ...

After paying a stonking $50k for the ticket, Jonah was picked up by a black limo the following day and shuttled to the exclusive event. The unnamed host was in a white suit and matching masquerade ...

This more remote part of Iceland offers visitors a deep dive into its fascinating history and authentic culture.

Two Russian divers were reported missing off a popular resort in Batangas province in February. The following day, news reports said they were found dead and were attacked by sharks. Later, autopsy ...

Many people living in Southeast Asia often think they have to visit Australia, the United States or Japan to see whales ... two men who discovered it while hunting for crabs.

Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.View on ...