HYANNIS - Scientists from the New England Aquarium report a mixed outlook for the endangered North Atlantic right whale population this calving … [Read more...]
Half of Total Right Whales Spotted in Cape Cod Bay as Season Begins
April 15, 2025
PROVINCETOWN - Whale season is in full swing in the waters off Cape Cod. Scientists with the Center for Coastal Studies have already spotted 162 North … [Read more...]
Albies and Bonito May Become Regulated Soon
April 8, 2025
BARNSTABLE - False Albacore and Atlantic Bonito might become limited for fishing in an East Coast first. The two species are common in the … [Read more...]
NOAA Issues Ropeless Gear Advisory to Mariners as Testing Begins
March 28, 2025
HYANNIS - NOAA Fisheries is testing ropeless fishing gear for lobster and crab around the Gulf of Maine and around Cape Cod. The testing is … [Read more...]
New England Ocean Warming Slows But Temperatures Remain High
February 28, 2025
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — The waters off New England had another warm year but didn't heat up as fast as earlier this decade, bucking a trend of … [Read more...]
VIDEO: What kind of whales are around Cape Cod and the Islands?
May 26, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Wai_9I5k63E In this clip from Sunday Journal, Director of Marine Conservation and Education Laura Lilly with Hyannis … [Read more...]
Researchers Catalog 100 New Sharks in Cape Waters
April 5, 2024
HYANNIS - Researchers have cataloged even more sharks in Cape and Islands waters as the marine animals return to their natural habitat after … [Read more...]
Bird Flu is Decimating Seal Colonies. Scientists Don’t Know How to Stop It
March 24, 2024
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems … [Read more...]
Boating and Fishing Groups Disappointed in NOAA Right Whale Regulations
March 20, 2024
HYANNIS - Some boating and fishing advocates are voicing concerns in response to regulations meant to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales … [Read more...]
Lobster Catch Dips to Lowest Level Since 2009 as Fishers Grapple with Climate Change, Whale Rules
March 4, 2024
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — America's lobster fishing business dipped in catch while grappling with challenges including a changing ocean environment and … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
- New England Aquarium releases 17 rehabilitated turtles into Nantucket Sound
Toxic algae spotted at Barnstable and Mashpee ponds
Cape Cod Healthcare achieves national equity certification
Safety officials say leave fireworks to the pros this weekend
Cahoon Museum is pushing forward after executive director steps down
Barnstable Police Department no longer part of Massachusetts Civil Service System
Offshore wind contract deadline pushed again
Swimming advisory issued for Eastham pond
The Club at New Seabury is under new management
New sewer project approved on Outer Cape
Cape Cod League team recognizes nonprofit that helps sick and disabled children
Legislation proposed for “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phone use in Massachusetts schools
Transit Authority expands seasonal bus routes
