A rarely seen species of whale became stranded alive on a North Carolina island, only to perish before help could arrive, according to researchers. The discovery was made Wednesday, April 23, at ...

A 31-foot sperm whale at risk of death washed up on Hilton Head Island on Saturday evening, drawing a crowd of onlookers to ...

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A live, pygmy sperm whale calf was reported stranded on the beach in Emerald Isle Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2025. This whale was a female and died just before a rescue team ...

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — On Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2025, the NC State Center for Marine Sciences and Technology personnel found a live pygmy sperm whale calf stranded in Emerald Isle ...