After James T. Kirk stole Doc Brown’s ride, he decided to go back in time and save the whales. In short, Star Trek tried to literally save the whales in 1986, and it basically worked.

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Homewas the last time Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the crew of the USS Enterprise saved Earth by bringing two humpback whales to the 23rd century.

Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 5 episodes 1 and 2: Green Orions vs. Blue Orions, what's the difference? It's standard practice to use whales to assist with navigation on Starfleet vessels ...

Without question, time travel has long been a major part of the Star Trek. franchise. Kirk, Picard, and everyone else have bounced back and forward in time, whether to save the whales, hang out ...