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6 Animal Encounters to Add to Your Bucket List

There's no bigger thrill than seeing one of your favorite marine animals in person ... in their actual habitat. These animals earned top marks on PADI Club members' must-see list—here's where to find them.

What It’s Like to Swim With Humpback Whales

Swim with massive humpback whales in the Dominican Republic! A breathtaking, up-close encounter with an energetic calf puts on an adorable show.

Scientists Race to Figure Out Why Grey Whale Deaths are Spiking

Dwinding food supplies, ship strikes and fishing gear entanglement are all contributing to an Unusual Mortality Event among grey whale populations migraging along the West Coast.

How to Swim with Whale Sharks in Isla Mujeres, Mexico

The endangered whale shark is as mysterious as it is enormous. Here’s how you can swim with whale sharks in Mexico.

Find the Best Places to Swim with Whales

Certain destinations that will boost your chances of seeing these gentle giants in the water.

Lobster Diver Gets Temporarily Trapped in a Whale’s Mouth

New England lobster hunter Michael Packard accidentally got trapped in the mouth of a feeding humpback on a routine dive. He was released from the hospital that afternoon.

Scientists Launch Groundbreaking Research Project to Decode Whale Language

Scientist are pairing decades of whale recordings with artificial intelligence in an effort to learn how to communicate with a group of sperm whales in Dominica.

Disney+ Docuseries “Secrets of the Whales” Reveals Awe-Inspiring Whale Cultures

“Secrets of the Whales,” a 4-part docuseries about whale cultures narrated by Sigourney Weaver and directed by James Cameron, is premiering on Disney+ this Earth Day, April 22nd.

First US Whale Heritage Site Announced as California’s Dana Point

The Whale Heritage Site title signifies it as an area has cultural ties and educational, sustainable interactions with both whales and dolphins.