whales
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2023
‘No evidence’ offshore wind killing whales in New Jersey-New York, groups say
Many of New Jersey's leading environmental groups voice support for the industry, and decry what they term a false narrative that the industry's testing activities are harming or killing whales.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2022
Dead humpback whale found washed ashore on island off Maine coast
The 31-foot whale was found Sunday on Inner Heron Island off the coast of South Bristol.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2022
After lobster ruling, federal regulators mull how to quickly reduce risks for right whales
Among possible measures: limits on traps, reductions in the number of lines and a longer seasonal closure of lobstering waters.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2022
Lobstering group appeals decision in lawsuit over whale-protection rules
The Maine Lobstermen's Association says the new regulations are based on faulty science, and is now attempting to take that argument to a higher court.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2022
Seafood group ‘red lists’ lobster over risk to right whales
The designation by Seafood Watch urging consumers to avoid Maine's prized marine species provokes strong pushback from industry advocates and Gov. Janet Mills.