A species of whale, so ancient and elusive that harpoon fragments dating back over a century have been discovered embedded in their bodies, continues to intrigue scientists. The mysterious bowhead ...

Yugu Alfred Ningeok is the son of a whaling captain and a member of an Inupiat whaling crew. An umiak, or skin boat, carries a small team in pursuit of a whale. Hear more about camping on sea ice ...

Synchronised diving isn’t something only humans can do. Bowhead whales in the Arctic Ocean also sync up their dives – and they’re able to do so while dozens of kilometres apart from each ...