The documentary on the challenges facing the iconic New England sea mammal was screened at Marblehead's Abbot Public Library.

North Atlantic right whale calves have been seen off the S.C. coast in the 2025-26 season. One was off Cape Romain, and the ...

Every winter, North Atlantic right whales migrate from the North Atlantic to the warmer waters off the southern coasts, the species’ primary calving grounds.

The waters off the Georgia coast, including near Savannah, serve as a vital nursery area, providing a warm, protected habitat for newborn calves.

This should be a monstrous hit with viewers at the Putnam Museum, Davenport. “Humpback Whales” is a magnificent experience centered on the gargantuan creatures who, at one point, faced extinction. Now ...

North Atlantic right whales were redetected near Ocean City, Maryland, this month. Now, boaters are being asked to slow down until March. The Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. PORTLAND, Maine — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth ...

WELLFLEET, Mass. (WPRI) — Researchers spotted an encouraging sign for a critically endangered species in Cape Cod Bay on Tuesday. The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) said its aerial observers saw a ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists ...

The right whale population increased to 384, up from 376 the year prior, according to estimates released by The North ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...