Scientists at the New England Aquarium have unveiled a new slate of named North Atlantic right whales — a tradition that ...

PORTLAND, Maine — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake ...

There are around 380 North Atlantic right whales in existence. Scientists identify them by catalog numbers but some also have ...

Unlike other baleens like the fin whale, humpback, and blue whale, the North Atlantic right whale has been slow to recover.

The ocean is anything but quiet with animals making a variety of unique sounds, but what happens when the ocean gets too loud ...

A North Atlantic right whale was spotted off Cape Cod in late October, earlier than usual for this endangered species.

New figures released this week by the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium show the population has increased slightly to an estimated 384 whales, marking a 2.1% rise over last year.

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With 95,000 miles of coastline, the U.S. boasts amazing whale-watching destinations, with opportunities to see orcas, ...

Say, for instance, a whale’s suspected cause of death is a boat strike. Researchers will look out for bruises and cuts during ...

The North Atlantic right whale population continues to grow slightly, but advocates say stronger protections are needed for ...