Tasmania. Every year, around 2000 marine mammals die in mass strandings worldwide. But this is not always for natural reasons.

Ambergris, often called whale vomit, is one of nature’s most bizarre occurrences. Produced by sperm whales, this waxy substance has been prized for centuries. If you’re fortunate enough to ...

For one, it contains a unique chemical called ambrein ... Scientists don't know exactly why, but only about one percent of sperm whales produce the substance. In fact, researchers like Shane ...

They resemble orcas, which is why they are also known as “false killer whales ... in groups, so-called pods, and are guided by a leader. For example, in the case of sperm whales, a male ...

Brian Skerry dives to photograph some of the most elusive animals in the ocean, sometimes on just one breath. Brian Skerry gets a rare opportunity to photograph a social gathering of six sperm ...