A North Atlantic right whale often seen in Bay – and once responsible for a canal closure – has died. Here’s what happened.

An entangled North Atlantic right whale known as “Division” was found dead approximately 25 miles offshore of Avon, North Carolina, on January 27, according to NOAA Fisheries.

A young North Atlantic right whale that state wildlife officials helped partially disentangle from fishing gear in December, has died, having to succumbed to severe injuries from those lines, ...

Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season. It’s an encouraging ...

The carcass of a critically endangered North Atlantic right whale was spotted about 25 miles offshore of Avon on Jan. 27.

Scientists have spotted 21 North Atlantic right whale calves off of the Southeastern coast this season. This is the most since 2011.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the whale died from entanglement injuries.

Observers on a plane spotted 33 North Atlantic right whales on Saturday, the most ever for a single day in January.

Learn about the different ideas that came together in Massachusetts to make the right whale the "right" whale to represent the state.

When a right whale appeared trailing fishing gear in Cape Cod Bay Jan. 17, rescuers mobilized – underscoring challenges the ...

There are only 370 right whales left. If human activity doesn't change, the population may not be large enough to continue to reproduce by 2035.

Anyone who spots a whale is encouraged to report the sighting by calling 877-942-5343, hailing the U.S. Coast Guard on marine ...