Cape Cod researcher says newly found 1949 whale recording is critical discovery
Researchers on Cape Cod say recently unearthed whale recordings from the 1940s could be a crucial discovery.
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Researchers on Cape Cod say recently unearthed whale recordings from the 1940s could be a crucial discovery.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Researchers with the Center for Coastal Studies spotted the season's first right whales and their calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The Center for Coastal Studies saw 33 critically endangered right whales in a recent aerial survey over Cape Cod Bay.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
The New England Aquarium photographed three True's beaked whales during a recent aerial survey. The deep-diving whales are a rare sight at sea.
The North Atlantic right whale population continues to grow slightly, but advocates say stronger protections are needed for the species' survival.
Researchers are cautiously optimistic about small increases in the North Atlantic right whale population.
The ferry in Lynn is adjusting its schedule due to whale activity.
New buoys deployed off the Massachusetts coast will help protect North Atlantic right whales.
There are at least 75 North Atlantic right whales gathered off New England in an unusual sighting.
Endangered whale species face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. But there are new tools that may help reduce ship strikes.
Two men were sent flying into the ocean when a boat was capsized by a whale off the New Hampshire coast.
Marine naturalist Linnea Mayfield says the whale's "blind spot" could be to blame for accidentally capsizing the boat.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
Rescuers saved a humpback whale who was tangled in fishing gear on Stellwagen Bank on Monday morning
A recent survey flight off Massachusetts reported dozens of whales in the waters, plus a rare sighting of orcas. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
There were 161 sightings of whales, including two killer whales, reported by scientists flying south of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard recently.
Whale watching season returns in Boston after a delay to give North Atlantic right whales enough time to migrate.
A dead, 65,000 pound humpback whale has washed up on a beach north of Boston once again.
The endangered sei whale was caught on the ship's bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn, officials said.
A right whale mother and her calf were spotted off the coast of Massachusetts this week, the first sighting of a right whale calf off Massachusetts for the 2024 season.
A gray whale was spotted recently off the Massachusetts coast in what experts call an "incredibly rare event."
A whale often seen in Cape Cod Bay was spotted with her calf off Georgia.
Two-time Tony nominee Megan Hilty is performing in Concord, Massachusetts, with two shows at The Umbrella Arts Center.
A wedding photographer is slowly recovering after he was stabbed during a reception in Maine that both he and his fiancée were hired to shoot.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
The longtime partner and children of fallen Boston firefighter Bobby Kilduff said that his "favorite job was being a dad."
Construction workers began removing letters from the iconic Citgo sign in Boston on Friday, as the landmark prepares to make a short move.
The longtime partner and children of fallen Boston firefighter Bobby Kilduff said that his "favorite job was being a dad."
The five deaths came in vehicles that were struck by the bus when it did not slow down for traffic.
A wedding photographer is slowly recovering after he was stabbed during a reception in Maine that both he and his fiancée were hired to shoot.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Construction workers began removing letters from the iconic Citgo sign in Boston on Friday.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
Chris Sale struck out eight in five innings against his former team as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Thursday.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday for the first time since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.