It turns out humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy a cheeky spa day – whales have been spotted having a grand old time frolicking about in seaweed, appearing to use the slimy sea algae as a ...

Orcas in the North Pacific have been seen "massaging" each other - rubbing pieces of kelp between their bodies. Using drones, ...

‘Seaweed mask’ adds to whale-y good day spa offerings . Griffith University. Journal Journal of Marine Science and Engineering DOI 10.3390/jmse11091802. Keywords ...

What is ‘kelping’? Why whales are making hats out of seaweed. A new study sheds light on a fascinating whale behavior. But is it a form of play—or the marine equivalent of a skincare routine?

Seaweed plays a critical role in the world's underwater ecosystem. Its cultivation and mass production for human consumption is also a major plus.