In his message, Kehiler warned lobstermen that any entanglements linked to Maine fishing gear could lead to further ...

BOSTON - About 75 North Atlantic right whales, representing about 20% of the critically endangered species' population ...

A 26-foot humpback whale that was found deceased and entangled in commercial mussel-farming gear this week off Huntington ...

If any of the whales become entangled in Maine gear, it could worsen regulations lobstermen say are already too strict.

A group of scientists saw over 75 North Atlantic right whales gathered in the Gulf of Maine. Here's what we know.

The U.S. government recently dropped a proposed rule aimed at protecting the endangered North Atlantic right whale, a ...

Despite its best efforts, NMFS does not have sufficient time to finalize this regulation in this Administration due to the ...

The ocean welcomes four precious right whale calves! Learn about their mothers, calving challenges, and efforts to protect ...

NOAA has withdrawn vessel speed rule changes aimed at strengthening protections for North Atlantic right whales, drawing mixed reactions.

After two years of debate and 90,000 public comments, NOAA withdrew a contentious boat speed rule aimed at Atlantic right ...

The whales were seen “in all directions: at the surface, swimming, and diving,” said Kate Laemmle, associate research ...

The rule would have limited boats as small as 35 feet to 10 knots when North Atlantic right whales were migrating through NC's near-shore waters.