The Whale and Dolphin Ecology Lab, at the University of Washington, is led by Dr. Amy Van Cise. We study the evolutionary ecology of top marine predators using integrative 'omics techniques.

In the past, the gray whale population recovered fairly quickly. But data on baby whales show that isn’t happening, and a new study finds an alarmingly high mortality rate.

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Dr. P. Whitney Lackenbauer and Dr. Nour Hammami among eight faculty and instructors recognized for excellence in teaching, research, and student impact

Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.

Bowhead whales were nearly wiped out by commercial whaling, but they are now generally recovering. A new study by Westbury et al. examines the impact of whaling on the genetic diversity of the…

Southern right whales are having fewer calves as sea ice shrinks. Scientists say this species may now be a warning sign of climate change.

Protecting the blue planet

From leading cetacean biologists, an up-to-date, comprehensive collection exploring advancements in our understanding of cetacean ecology, behavior, and societies.   Cetaceans—whales, dolphins, and po...

Anyone who looks at a social media feed with any regularity is likely familiar with the deluge of fabricated images and videos now circulating online. Some are harmless curiosities (other than the…

715 likes, 3 comments - cmaquarium on December 28, 2025: "Three new North Atlantic right whale calves were sighted by CMA Research Institute aerial survey teams over the last few days! 🐋🐋🐋 There are n...

This study weaves traditional Māori knowledge and conventional scientific surveys to generate a stocktake on the biodiversity of marine megafauna in an area facing multiple anthropogenic impacts in N....