While Whaling Commission nations meet to discuss escalating tensions between pro and anti whaling nations, whaling nations increase quotas to international criticism.

Dec 10, 2009 - Sarah Curran-Ragan

Throughout their lineage, whales have evolved certain characteristics suited to their habitat.

Feb 18, 2011 - Carly Miller

Whales, the largest mammals in the ocean, may be at the brink of extinction. We all need to play an active part in saving these endangered species.

Oct 12, 2010 - Sabine A. Reed

Whales are usually thought of as large, lumbering beasts who lack apparent purpose. Not the Bryde's whale, he's a mighty mammal on an obvious mission.

May 30, 2010 - Valerie Modreski

Until recent times conservation and tourism haven't seen eye to eye. But it may now be tourism that saves the largest fish in the World.

Mar 3, 2010 - Sarah Curran-Ragan

Whales are in danger from Japanese whalers, but since the release of Whale Wars the issue has sparked a controversy over illegal whaling under the guise of research.

Aug 10, 2009 - Rebecca Campbell

Pilot Whale are known to swim very fast underwater. They actively pursue squid, and their unique hunting strategy is very successful.

Jun 14, 2008 - John Blatchford

Whale watchers like to know which species they are looking at, and it is nice to be able to recognise individual whales.

Jun 1, 2008 - John Blatchford

Public opinion has turned against commercial whaling, and keeping them in captivity is being called into question.

Mar 18, 2008 - John Blatchford

This enormous whale was hunted to the brink of extinction, and there are still fears for its future.

Mar 5, 2008 - John Blatchford

Two related species are adapted to a life among the northern ice floes.

Feb 20, 2008 - John Blatchford

Spermaceti in the enormous head helps diving, and squid beaks cause ambergris production.

Feb 19, 2008 - John Blatchford

Hunting has brought the Right Whales close to extinction, their slow movements made them an easy target.

Feb 18, 2008 - John Blatchford

The Dominican Republic is a lovely place to spend the winter months - for whales as well as people. Over 10,000 North Atlantic Humpbacks make their way there annually.

Apr 30, 2007 - Sandy Mitchell

Fishing co-operatively and singing long complex songs which change over time.

Feb 18, 2008 - John Blatchford

Family groups often stay together for life, and different groups have developed their own cultures.

Feb 17, 2008 - John Blatchford

In False Pass, Alaska, killer whales (Orcas) gather every spring to prey on migrating grey whales. The result is a spectacular slaughter.

Dec 10, 2010 - Hazel Trego

In June the International Whaling Commission meet to decide whether it's time to resume commercial whaling. And they say it's for the sake of the whales.

May 6, 2010 - Sarah Curran-Ragan

Humpback whales migrate to Hawaii every year during the winter months to breed and give birth in the warm waters.

May 26, 2011 - Jenny Shinsky

Discusses both sides of the annual pilot whale hunt in the Faroe Islands

May 19, 2011 - Frances Simmons