Whale death toll rises as 11-ton sperm whale carcass is stranded on Cuttyhunk Island
A sperm whale stranded on Cuttyhunk Island over the weekend, adding to alarming whale death toll since December. Here's what ...
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Maine official warns of large right whale presence, asks lobstermen to take precautions
In his message, Kehiler warned lobstermen that any entanglements linked to Maine fishing gear could lead to further ...
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Maine urges voluntary action as right whale sightings surge
In his message, Kehiler warned lobstermen that any entanglements linked to Maine fishing gear could lead to further ...
New England Aquarium team spots more than 75 endangered right whales off coast of Maine
A group of scientists saw over 75 North Atlantic right whales gathered in the Gulf of Maine. Here's what we know.
Conservation of endangered right whales faces 'serious setback' as U.S. drops proposed rule
The U.S. government recently dropped a proposed rule aimed at protecting the endangered North Atlantic right whale, a ...
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Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Focus of Wind Energy Impact
As the future of offshore wind energy remains up in the air, proponents and opponents of offshore wind have found common ...
Lobstermen urged to move gear off New Hampshire coast to protect whales
A group of about 75 endangered North Atlantic right whales was spotted off the western edge of Jeffreys Ledge. That's about ...
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Body of humpback whale calf found on Maui
State officials said the body of a whale calf was found on a Maui beach Friday ... Humpback whales are listed as a federally endangered species and protected under the Marine Mammal Protection ...
After more than 90,000 public comments, NOAA withdraws vessel speed limit proposal meant to protect endangered whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has withdrawn its proposal to amend vessel speed regulations that had been designed to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales. According to ...