One of the world's most endangered whales that was first identified two years off the coast of County Donegal has been ...

With the presence of right whales detected anew Jan. 3, 2026, east of Ocean City, a new right whale Slow Zone is now in ...

In the fall, some right whales migrate from their northern feeding grounds down to the warmer waters off the United States’ ...

There are only 370 right whales left. If human activity doesn't change, the population may not be large enough to continue to ...

As conservation efforts make the waters in the New York region more inviting for whales, increasing traffic from ships and ...

Right Whale Deaths FILE - This image provided by NOAA shows a North Atlantic right whale in the waters off New England on May 25, 2024. (NOAA via AP, File) (AP) Right Whale Deaths FILE - A pair of ...

Scientists have discovered hidden viruses in whales and orcas, revealing a secret side of ocean life no one had seen before.

Update: The key points with this story have been corrected to note the new Slow Zone is in effect until April 14. North Atlantic right whales have again been detected near Ocean City, Maryland, ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists ...