The North Atlantic right whale population estimate has increased by 2.1%, making experts "cautiously optimistic" about future growth Fishing gear entanglement and vessel strikes are the leading issues ...

The Biden administration withdrew a divisive proposal to impose stricter vessel speed limits to protect the endangered whales ...

North Atlantic right whale calves have been documented so far this season, a first in 15 years for the endangered species.

The number of North Atlantic right whales has grown slightly, continuing a recent positive trend that has researchers "cautiously optimistic" about the critically endangered species. The whale ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The decline of an endangered species of whale slowed last year, as it lost about 2% of its population, but scientists warn the animal still faces existential threats and is ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The North Atlantic Right Whale is one of the most endangered whale species, only about 370 remain, including 70 reproductively active females. One of their biggest threats are ...

Marine officials are working to determine the cause of death for a 3-year-old right whale that was found dead on a barrier island near the Eastern Shore this week.

Researchers say the 3,000-mile journey is a first among North Atlantic right whales, which have a population of under 400 Scientists have matched a North Atlantic right whale seen in Ireland in the ...

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The North Atlantic right whale population increased 2.1% between 2023 and 2024 The North Atlantic right whale population estimate has increased by 2.1%, making experts "cautiously optimistic" about ...