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

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.

Dozens of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales were spotted in the Gulf of Maine this week, researchers from the ...

MAINE, USA — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has withdrawn a proposed regulation intended to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale from vessel strikes ...

The announcement marks a defeat for conservationists, marine scientists and the effort to protect the critically endangered ...

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

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

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 ...