HYANNIS – Research scientists with the New England Aquarium reportedly spotted an entangled young North Atlantic right whale in Canada’s Gulf of St. … [Read more...]
New England Aquarium Adds Eight-Hundredth Right Whale To Its Database
March 13, 2024
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
February 20, 2024
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
January 30, 2024
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
October 25, 2023
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
October 24, 2023
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
October 9, 2023
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
September 22, 2023
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
April 26, 2023
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
April 24, 2023
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...]
