PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Some retailers are taking lobster off the menu after an assessment from an influential conservation group that the harvest of … [Read more...]
Experts: Right Whales Now Year-Round Neighbors for Cape Cod
July 27, 2022
HYANNIS - Marine animal experts say that North Atlantic Right Whales have become year-round neighbors of Cape Cod and the Islands. Scientists with … [Read more...]
NOAA Acknowledges Shortage of Gear to Protect Whales
April 22, 2022
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government is acknowledging that supply chain issues will prevent all lobstermen from having gear needed to protect … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Eye Grants to Fund Innovation to Save Right Whales
February 19, 2022
BOSTON (AP) — Lawmakers from Massachusetts and New Jersey want to set up a new grant program to help develop technology that assists in saving a rare … [Read more...]
New Report Shows Bleak Outlook for Right Whales
October 26, 2021
HYANNIS - A new report from the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium gives a bleak outlook for the endangered marine animal's future. According to … [Read more...]
Whale Protection Regulations Criticized by Opposing Sides
September 29, 2021
HYANNIS - New federal regulations meant to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales are set to be instituted soon. But they're facing … [Read more...]
Lobster Boat Tracking Coming to Protect Whales, Fishery
August 16, 2021
PORTLAND, ME (AP) - America’s lobster fishing businesses could be subjected to electronic tracking requirements to try to protect vulnerable right … [Read more...]
Study Reveals Right Whales Use Area Intended for Wind Energy
July 31, 2021
HYANNIS – Areas off the coast of Massachusetts slated for wind energy projects have also shown to be new areas of import for the … [Read more...]
New Slow Zone to Protect Right Whales Off Martha’s Vineyard
July 6, 2021
CHILMARK, Mass. (AP) — The federal government is implementing a new “slow zone” for boaters south of Martha’s Vineyard to try to protect rare … [Read more...]
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State Rideshare Law Amended to Aid Regional Airports
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UK Royals Traveling to Boston with Eye on Environment Prize
Sunday Journal – Child and Family Service’s Christmas Wishes
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State Officials Highlight Collaboration at Opioid Roundtable
Arts Foundation Selects Local Artists for Capacity-Building Grant
States Settle with Google, iHeartMedia Over Misleading Ads
Environmental Advocate Hopeful Post-November Election
Cape Light Compact Announces New Rates
UPDATE: 4 of 5 Stranded Whales Euthanized Despite Rescue Attempts
