New England Aquarium Adds Eight-Hundredth Right Whale To Its Database

BOSTON - The New England Aquarium is celebrating a significant milestone as members of its Right Whale Catalogue team added the eight-hundredth right … [Read more...]

Another Cape Right Whale Deceased

HYANNIS - A North Atlantic right whale juvenile that was a common sight in Cape Cod waters has been reported deceased just off the coast of Georgia. … [Read more...]

Endangered Right Whale Reported Dead Off Martha’s Vineyard

MARTHA'S VINEYARD - The critically endangered North Atlantic right whale species has lost another individual after a death was reported just northeast … [Read more...]

Decline of Rare Right Whale Appears to be Slowing, But Scientists Say Big Threats Remain

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The decline of one of the rarest whales in the world appears to be slowing, but scientists warn the giant mammals still face … [Read more...]

New Analytical Tool Suggests Drastic Action Is Needed To Save Right Whales

BOSTON - NOAA Fisheries recently unveiled a comprehensive population viability analysis for endangered right whales, a tool that indicates vessel … [Read more...]

Whales and Dolphins in American Waters are Losing Food and Habitat to Climate Change, US Study Says

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Whales, dolphins and seals living in U.S. waters face major threats from warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels and … [Read more...]

New England Aquarium Applauds Historic Conservation Investment

BOSTON - The New England Aquarium is celebrating the recent announcement of a historic $82 million federal grant given to the National Oceanic and … [Read more...]

IFAW Research Boat “Song of the Whale” to Study Endangered Species

HYANNIS -  The boat named “Song of the Whale” will help the North Atlantic right whale research being done by the International Fund for Animal … [Read more...]

First Massachusetts Right Whale Day to be Celebrated by Aquarium

BOSTON - The first annual Right Whale Day in Massachusetts takes place on Monday, April 24, as established by law just before Governor Charlie Baker … [Read more...]

Lobster Fishers Sue to Block Closure Meant to Aid Whales

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A group of Massachusetts lobster fishers has sued the federal government over an emergency closure of fishing grounds that is … [Read more...]



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