See how the Arctic’s most enigmatic animals are coping as the sea ice melts.

The federal government has been—and must remain—a critical partner in foundational technological innovation and research ...

It’s been a relatively quiet year for the northern elephant seals of Whidbey, but they’ve had many antics in the past.

The bill has the support of the Alaska Federation of Natives, World Wildlife Fund and Eskimo Walrus Commission, plus various ...

The bluff at La Jolla Cove in San Diego is covered with pelicans and cormorants; below, some two dozen sea lions lounge on a ...

Southern right whales are swimming in greater numbers off the coast of Argentina’s Patagonia this year. The whales have come ...

Elephant seal class of 2025 is arriving on the beach. The young seals, not yet in the breeding population, take over the beach at this time of year. Adult females are out at sea, foraging, growing the ...

Young male elephant seals are gathering on San Luis Obispo County, California, beaches ahead of the winter breeding season. While there, they practice sparring and fighting. Trump's Reaction to ...

When it comes to Elephant Seals, size isn’t just for show—it’s survival! These massive marine mammals use their sheer bulk, strength, and dominance to claim territory, win brutal battles, and secure ...

Half a century ago, the American people took a remarkable step. They realized that their own survival is entwined with the survival of other animals. They understood the importance of keeping ...

The Marine Mammal Protection Act, enacted in 1972, has prevented the extinction of marine mammal species in U.S. waters. Proposed legislation threatens to weaken the act by restricting scientific data ...