Gray whale, species extinct in Atlantic Ocean for 200 years, seen off Nantucket
A gray whale was spotted recently off the Massachusetts coast in what experts call an "incredibly rare event."
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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Governor Healey has withdrawn her proposal to remove the humpback whale off of the state's endangered species list.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.
The Cape Cod Canal is back open after a whale sighting prompted its closure early Sunday.
Scotland may have lost 0-1 to Morocco in a World Cup match at Boston Stadium on Friday, but the thing they were most upset about? Leaving New England.
Tens of thousands of Scotland's Tartan Army honored a fan at the World Cup match against Morocco with a minute of applause after he died suddenly in Boston.
Members of Scotland's fan base, called the Tartan Army, rode a school bus to Foxboro for the team's World Cup match, and they brought WBZ-TV along for the ride.
Communities around Boston gathered on Friday to celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Tens of thousands of Scotland's Tartan Army honored a fan at the World Cup match against Morocco with a minute of applause after he died suddenly in Boston.
The opening of FIFA Fan Festival on Boston City Hall Plaza has been delayed on Friday due to high winds.
Scotland may have lost 0-1 to Morocco in a World Cup match at Boston Stadium on Friday, but the thing they were most upset about? Leaving New England.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Members of Scotland's fan base, called the Tartan Army, rode a school bus to Foxboro for the team's World Cup match, and they brought WBZ-TV along for the ride.
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 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.
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.
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."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
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.
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.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a go-ahead RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 win Thursday.
The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that they will hoist Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 to the rafters at TD Garden during a ceremony this season.
The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
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
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.