Biologists from the New England Aquarium say 20 percent of all the right whales in the world are together, right now, off the ...

As the future of offshore wind energy remains up in the air, proponents and opponents of offshore wind have found common ...

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

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

The North Atlantic right whale has a median lifespan of only 22.3 years because of human impacts, and 10% survive past 47.2 years. The study suggests that all balaenids and likely most great ...

The right whale is among six out of the 13 great whale species that are classified as endangered or vulnerable. They numbered more than 480 in 2010, but that fell by more than 25% over the ...

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has awarded Saint Mary’s University a contract to update the DNA database of one of ...

NOAA has withdrawn vessel speed rule changes aimed at strengthening protections for North Atlantic right whales, drawing mixed reactions.

Catherine Edwards Lab Most winter days off Georgia’s coast, scientists crisscross the waves looking for North Atlantic right whales. Those in a boat stay in constant contact with colleagues in a ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has withdrawn its proposal to expand boat speed limits to protect North Atlantic right whales after more than two years of debate and over ...

"North Atlantic right whales don’t belong on our beaches ... for whatever reason — a change in the administration, or just not a great plan," said Nantucket Select Board Chairwoman Brooke ...