Scientists with the Massachusetts State Division of Marine Fisheries have launched a new program to track where and when the ...

Beneath the ocean’s surface, a gentle giant cruises through the ocean with purpose. The North Atlantic right whale, one of the most endangered marine mammals, is on a journey toward survival in ...

This North Atlantic right whale, named "Bowtie," was spotted feeding in southern Maine waters in January 2025. A new technique aims to use NASA satellite data to see the plankton these whales ...

There have been five detected right whale deaths and four other lost calves this year — the highest annual mortality count since 2019 — and these nine deaths could result in a population ...

There have been five detected right whale deaths and four other lost calves this year — the highest annual mortality count since 2019 — and these nine deaths could result in a population ...

There was a giant reminder of a species in danger in front of the New England Aquarium Thursday. Lessons were out of the water in celebration of the third annual Massachusetts Right Whale Day.

Local News Right whale population grows 4 percent but extinction remains a threat “While an increase in population is hopeful, the North Atlantic right whales washing up dead on our shores speak ...

North Atlantic right whales were detected near Ocean City, Maryland, prompting a Slow Zone for boaters. Boaters are asked to avoid the area or travel at 10 knots or less through April 14.

North Atlantic right whales were detected near Ocean City, Maryland, prompting a Slow Zone for boaters. Boaters are asked to avoid the area or travel at 10 knots or less through April 14.

North Atlantic right whales were detected near Ocean City, Maryland, prompting a Slow Zone for boaters. Boaters are asked to avoid the area or travel at 10 knots or less through April 14.

North Atlantic right whales were detected near Ocean City, Maryland, prompting a Slow Zone for boaters. Boaters are asked to avoid the area or travel at 10 knots or less through April 14.

North Atlantic right whales were detected near Ocean City, Maryland, prompting a Slow Zone for boaters. Boaters are asked to avoid the area or travel at 10 knots or less through April 14.