New Restrictions on Ships to Protect Whales Coming Soon

PORTLAND, MAINE (AP) — The federal government is close to releasing new rules that the shipping industry might have to comply with to help protect a … [Read more...]

IFAW Responds to Stranded Whales in Chatham

CHATHAM – International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) team members responded to multiple whale strandings in Chatham as they tried to help the … [Read more...]

VIDEO: Humpback Whale Untangled from Rope Off Chatham

CHATHAM - A humpback whale was untangled from heavy rope off of Chatham on Monday by the Center for Coastal Studies. The center's Marine Animal … [Read more...]

Experts: Warming Waters Mean More Sharks, Whales

HYANNIS - Between sharks, right whales and now a recently spotted orca, marine life experts say that Cape Codders should expect more varieties of … [Read more...]

Over 100 Whales Spotted by New England Aquarium

HYANNIS - The New England Aquarium aerial survey team recently spotted more than 100 whales this week. Of the marine mammals spotted, 27 were … [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...]

Maine Governor, Delegation Want Whale Protections Delayed

PORTLAND Maine (AP) — Maine’s governor and congressional delegation are calling on the federal government to push back new fishing rules designed to … [Read more...]

CCS Scientists Contribute To Study On Global Warming’s Long Term Impact On Marine Populations

PROVINCETOWN – A recent study coauthored by scientists associated with the Center for Coastal Studies theorized that current global warming trends may … [Read more...]

Lobster Fishers Ask High Court to Stop Rules to Help Whales

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Members of the Maine lobster fishing industry are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block new fishing restrictions designed to … [Read more...]

Ban on Maine Lobster Fishing to Save Whales is Back, Court Rules

PORTLAND, ME (AP) - A U.S. appeals court has reinstated a ban on lobster harvesting in hundreds of miles of productive fishing waters off the Maine … [Read more...]



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