North Atlantic right whales were detected near Ocean City, Maryland, prompting a Slow Zone for boaters. Boaters are asked to avoid the area or travel at 10 knots or less through March 5.

Using underwater microphones and machine learning (ML), Cornell University researchers have developed a new method to estimate North Atlantic right whale numbers—offering a potentially safer and ...

Three North Atlantic right whales previously entangled in lines and buoys are now gear-free, according to the NOAA. Photo by NOAA Fisheries, taken under permit #27066. Three North Atlantic right ...

Three North Atlantic right whales previously entangled in buoys and fishing line are confirmed to have broken free from the gear, scientists say. One whale named Chiminea was spotted in September ...

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