Parts of beached juvenile humpback whale that was euthanized resurfaces

The humpback whale had become entangled in fishing line from a crab pot on Saturday and was stranded; rescue attempts failed and the whale was euthanized on Monday.
WHQR

North Atlantic Right Whales spotted off NC coast, NOAA advises boaters to look out and slow down

Earlier this week, four North Atlantic Right Whales were spotted off the coast of Ocracoke. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is notifying boaters in the area to slow down while they ...

Scientists plan to save whales by collecting their snot

Thar she blows! Scientists say moisture from the endangered right whales blowholes yields important health info that could ...
Mandurah Mail

From micro to whale-size, wonders of the sea on display

The overall winner of the award is Indonesia-based photographer Yury Ivanov, with a macro-lens picture of amphipods, which ...

North Atlantic right whale numbers are up. Is there cause for optimism?

The estimated population of the critically endangered whale that traverses N.C. coastal waters has ticked up slightly for the fourth straight year.
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Video: Killer Whales Hunt Young Great White Sharks For Their Livers, Stun Them With Paralyzing Flip

Sharks are usually the hunters, but these killer whales have developed a surprising new way to enjoy a meal. In A Nutshell ...
Post and Courier

Editorial: Right whales seem to be having a good year. They still need help.

The good news is there have been no confirmed reports of North Atlantic right whales killed this year due to vessel strikes or entanglements from fishing gear, but the less-than-good news is that this ...
Boston Herald

Meet North Atlantic right whales ‘Lasagna,’ ‘Scorpion,’ ‘Athena,’ and more

It’s the annual naming day for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Scientists at the New England Aquarium have unveiled a new slate of named North Atlantic right whales — a ...
Popular Science

Endangered North Atlantic right whales are making a slow comeback

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is one of the ...
Mother Jones

Trump Claimed Wind Farms Kill Whales—and Then Quietly Axed Research Into the Issue

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The Trump administration has repeatedly blamed offshore wind farms for whale deaths, ...
People

Experts 'Cautiously Optimistic' After One of the World's Rarest Whale Species Grows to a Population of 384

The North Atlantic right whale population increased 2.1% between 2023 and 2024 Stan Grossfeld/The Boston Globe via Getty The North Atlantic right whale population estimate has increased by 2.1%, ...
WTOC-TV

North Atlantic right whale population shows modest increase

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium released its official population estimate for 2024, showing the critically endangered species increased to 384 whales, up from 376 the ...