Critically endangered right whale calf and mother spotted off Marshfield
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.
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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Governor Healey has withdrawn her proposal to remove the humpback whale off of the state's endangered species list.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.
Growing up on the seacoast of New Hampshire, Amy Warren loved whales for as long as she can remember.
Growing up on the seacoast of New Hampshire, Amy Warren loved whales for as long as she can remember. WBZ-TV's Sarah Wroblewski reports.
The missing tags could wash up anywhere, NOAA says.
The critically endangered right whale is getting some help from researchers. The less than 400 left in the ocean are threatened by fisherman and ships, and scientists voyaging up the east coast are hoping to learn how to protect the marine mammal.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Massachusetts-based Ocean Alliance announced it successfully used its "SnotBot" drone to tag endangered blue and fin whales for the first time ever. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum houses the world's largest collection of logbooks with over 2,500 dating back to 1668.
Researchers are feverishly trying to disentangle a right whale that's wrapped up in some type of rope and other material.
The mother and her calf were spotted in the canal Sunday morning, shutting down the waterway for most of the day.
The first right whale mom and calf pair have arrived for the season in Cape Cod Bay.
Sonny Gray shook off travel woes that led to the Red Sox making a late arrival to New York, pitching six strong innings as Boston beat the Mets 6-2 on Friday night.
Nurses on the picket line in Boston got a cease-and-desist letter from Mass General Brigham as tensions escalate with no sign of contract negotiations restarting.
Sail Boston is taking over the Boston Harbor with dozens of boats from 21 countries.
While 4,000 Brigham and Women's nurses are locked out of the Boston hospital following a one-day strike, 450 home health clinicians are on day 3 of their week-long work stoppage.
An Uber driver allegedly assaulted a passenger before dropping them off at Logan Airport early Friday morning, according to Massachusetts State Police.
Nurses on the picket line in Boston got a cease-and-desist letter from Mass General Brigham as tensions escalate.
An Uber driver allegedly assaulted a passenger before dropping them off at Logan Airport early Friday morning, according to Massachusetts State Police.
While 4,000 Brigham and Women's nurses are locked out of the Boston hospital following a one-day strike, 450 home health clinicians are on day 3 of their week-long work stoppage.
Louisa Gag, a Boston bike activist who was dedicated to making streets safer for cyclists, was killed in a crash in Roxbury.
The tall ships are coming to Massachusetts for Sail Boston 2026.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
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.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
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.
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."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Sonny Gray shook off travel woes that led to the Red Sox making a late arrival to New York, pitching six strong innings as Boston beat the Mets 6-2 on Friday night.
Caleb Durbin hit a two-run homer to help the surging Boston Red Sox top the Chicago White Sox 2-1 for their sixth consecutive victory.
Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick and France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Jake Bennett allowed four hits in seven innings, Tsung-Che Cheng had his first multi-RBI game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 for their fifth straight victory.
Sam Antonacci had three of Chicago's four hits.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore