whales

HUMPBACKS: Humpback whale sightings have been increasing in recent years in the waters off the coast of New York, but until now there had never been an account of the underwater "songs" these giant mammals are capable of.

Humpback whales are one of the world's largest marine mammals. If you were hoping to see one in Northern New York, there is a slight chance it could happen.

Watch one of the craziest things you'll ever see: an orca whale throw a seal into the air.

The ocean's a big place, but sometimes it can seem really crowded. These divers probably expected to see a few exotic fish — instead they stumbled across a pod of humpback whales, plus a few sharks.

If you like whales or the sound of a panicking teenage girl, this is definitely the video for you. Just be careful where you watch it. While it is obviously extremely SFW (it's just a father and daughter in a canoe looking at a whale), the heavy breathing and moans do sound a little suspicious if nobody can see the actual video...

During the Frog Days of Summer, when the McSheas head off on vacation to Cape Cod, we always make sure we sign up for a whale watch. No, it's not a tourist trap or gimmick like those glass-bottom boats, but it's a fascinating way to get up close and almost personal with these incredible mammals...whales!