One dolphin swam past, her nose oddly enlarged. On a closer look, the bulb was a marine sponge — wedged tightly onto her beak ...

Bottlenose dolphins are one of the most widely-studied animals in the ocean. Most researchers believe dolphins have advanced intellectual abilities, making them easy to train.

These kinds of dolphins “aren’t always very playful like some dolphin species,” but they were seen socializing, and even playing, by throwing kelp around with their tails, the group said.

Dolphins are fun-loving and delightful creatures and us humans have long identified with their playful nature and ability to ...

A group of onlookers got the chance to see a plethora of sea creatures off the California coast, a whale watching agency said. Onlookers saw an “active pod” of bottlenose dolphins playing on ...

The “dolphins porpoising together” served a reminder for how “wonderful our ocean truly is,” the group said. Dana Point is about a 70-mile drive southeast from downtown Los Angeles.

The phrase “a healthy shark means a healthy ocean” highlights the vital role sharks play in maintaining a balanced and thriving marine ecosystem throughout the world. The presence and health of shark ...