Protecting whales from ship strikes
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.
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.
A shocking discovery was made in the waters near Martha's Vineyard, as an endangered right whale was found floating dead, wrapped in rope embedded in its emaciated body.
A drone spotted a pod of about 10 killer whales stuck in thick sea ice off northern Japan's coast, but 24 hours later they were gone.
The first North Atlantic right whales of the season were spotted in Cape Cod Bay office Provincetown.
Two humpback whales used the "Golden Spiral" to go hunting – and it created a "mesmerising dance" that one lucky photographer says he'll never forget.
The whale was first seen swimming off a Western Australia beach on Saturday, officials said.
All kinds of whales are feasting in the waters off New England.
The decline of one of the rarest whales in the world appears to be slowing, but they still face threats from warming oceans, ship collisions and entanglement in fishing gear.
Governor Healey has withdrawn her proposal to remove the humpback whale off of the state's endangered species list.
Michael Packard said he was nearly swallowed by a whale off Cape Cod. His story is now the subject of a new documentary.
The video was taken on Stellwagen Bank off the coast of Provincetown.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium got quite the sight as the aerial survey team spotted a pod of four killer whales swimming south of Nantucket.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium got quite the site as the aerial survey team spotted a pod of 4 killer whales swimming south of Nantucket. WBZ-TV’s Sarah Wroblewski reports.
Torrential rain and strong wind gusts caused problems across Massachusetts on Wednesday.
Natick Select Board Chair Kathryn Coughlin discovered her car, parked in her own driveway, with the words "DEPORT ILLEGALS" spray painted across the side.
A newly paved and painted raised bike lane in Newton has utility poles and big orange construction barrels running right down the middle.
New data from the Department of Labor shows inflation rose last month and as New York proposes inflation refunds, could a similar proposal work in Massachusetts?
Starting in 2026, the Pan-Mass Challenge will start at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester.
Bill Belichick is the new head coach at the University of North Carolina.
Torrential rain and strong wind gusts caused problems across Massachusetts on Wednesday.
Tania Fernandes Anderson says she's not resigning from the Boston City Council despite the charges against her.
Natick Select Board Chair Kathryn Coughlin discovered her car, parked in her own driveway, with the words "DEPORT ILLEGALS" spray painted across the side.
A newly paved and painted raised bike lane in Newton has utility poles and big orange construction barrels running right down the middle.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
Blue laws in Massachusetts require most stores to close for Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The Boston Red Sox finally made a move this winter -- and a big one at that -- acquiring lefty starter Garrett Crochet in a trade with the White Sox on Wednesday.
The Boston Red Sox have traded for left-handed starter Garrett Crochet, a move that could potentially give the team an ace to front its rotation.
Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick agreed to a five-year deal with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.
Drake Maye and Bill Belichick never crossed paths in New England, but the Pats rookie quarterback is intrigued by what Belichick could bring to UNC.
The New England Patriots are fresh off their bye week and will head out west to take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.
A mechanic from Seekonk is the first $1 million winner from a new Celtics scratch ticket in Massachusetts.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.