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

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

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

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

The first North Atlantic right whale mom and calf pair that researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute sighted in the 2023-2024 season off the coast of South Carolina. While ...

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

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...

The number of North Atlantic right whales has grown slightly, continuing a recent positive trend that has researchers "cautiously optimistic" about the critically endangered species. The whale ...

OSSABAW ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - North Atlantic right whales have added five more calves to their population over the past week, bringing the total number of new calves this season to 14. The critically ...