It is unusual to see so many right whales off the Maine coast, especially this time of year, but research scientists with the ...

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

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

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

MAINE, USA — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has withdrawn a proposed regulation intended to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale from vessel strikes ...

A aerial survey team from the New England Aquarium spotted the whales this week along a 10-mile stretch off the western edge ...

A group of about 75 endangered North Atlantic right whales was spotted off the western edge of Jeffreys Ledge. That's about ...

Over 75 extremely rare sea creatures — about “ 20% of the entire population ” — were spotted off the Maine coast, photos show ...

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

"I urge fishermen to work together to reduce the amount of gear and endlines in the area in order to protect both the right whales as well as the future of the Maine lobster fishery." The whales ...

That's a underwater area not far away from Cape Ann, New Hampshire and southern Maine, where right whales have been known to gather previously, but in smaller numbers. Federal authorities are ...

"I urge fishermen to work together to reduce the amount of gear and endlines in the area in order to protect both the right whales as well as the future of the Maine lobster fishery." The whales were ...