Feds Deny Emergency Call to Slow Ships, Ease Whale Strikes

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S. government has denied a request from a group of environmental organizations to immediately apply proposed ship-speed … [Read more...]

Retailers Pull Lobster from Menus After ‘Red List’ Warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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

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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