The whales give birth off the southeastern U.S. in the winter and spring and migrate north to New England and Canada to feed.

B OSTON - About 75 North Atlantic right whales, representing about 20% of the critically endangered species' population worldwide, have gathered in an area off the coast of New England.

The New England Aquarium Whale Watch, in partnership with Boston Harbor City Cruises (BHCC), kicked off another season of cruises on May 16, 2025, "giving guests an up-close experience with whales ...

At least 11 North Atlantic right whales were born this calving season — fewer than researchers studying the critically endangered species had hoped, the New England Aquarium reported.

The Canadian government says it is taking steps this summer to protect North Atlantic right whales from lethal collisions ...

When I asked Dr. Moore and Dr. Corkeron about turbines’ links to whale deaths, both literally laughed at me. Dr. Mayo and the New England Aquarium’s Philip Hamilton referred to pervasive ...