Protecting whales from ship strikes
Endangered whale species face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. But there are new tools that may help reduce ship strikes.
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Endangered whale species face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. But there are new tools that may help reduce ship strikes.
Two men were sent flying into the ocean when a boat was capsized by a whale off the New Hampshire coast.
Marine naturalist Linnea Mayfield says the whale's "blind spot" could be to blame for accidentally capsizing the boat.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
Rescuers saved a humpback whale who was tangled in fishing gear on Stellwagen Bank on Monday morning
A recent survey flight off Massachusetts reported dozens of whales in the waters, plus a rare sighting of orcas. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
There were 161 sightings of whales, including two killer whales, reported by scientists flying south of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard recently.
Whale watching season returns in Boston after a delay to give North Atlantic right whales enough time to migrate.
A dead, 65,000 pound humpback whale has washed up on a beach north of Boston once again.
The endangered sei whale was caught on the ship's bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn, officials said.
A right whale mother and her calf were spotted off the coast of Massachusetts this week, the first sighting of a right whale calf off Massachusetts for the 2024 season.
A gray whale was spotted recently off the Massachusetts coast in what experts call an "incredibly rare event."
A whale often seen in Cape Cod Bay was spotted with her calf off Georgia.
A shocking discovery was made in the waters near Martha's Vineyard, as an endangered right whale was found floating dead, wrapped in rope embedded in its emaciated body.
A drone spotted a pod of about 10 killer whales stuck in thick sea ice off northern Japan's coast, but 24 hours later they were gone.
The first North Atlantic right whales of the season were spotted in Cape Cod Bay office Provincetown.
Two humpback whales used the "Golden Spiral" to go hunting – and it created a "mesmerising dance" that one lucky photographer says he'll never forget.
The whale was first seen swimming off a Western Australia beach on Saturday, officials said.
All kinds of whales are feasting in the waters off New England.
The decline of one of the rarest whales in the world appears to be slowing, but they still face threats from warming oceans, ship collisions and entanglement in fishing gear.
Governor Healey has withdrawn her proposal to remove the humpback whale off of the state's endangered species list.
Michael Packard said he was nearly swallowed by a whale off Cape Cod. His story is now the subject of a new documentary.
The video was taken on Stellwagen Bank off the coast of Provincetown.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium got quite the sight as the aerial survey team spotted a pod of four killer whales swimming south of Nantucket.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium got quite the site as the aerial survey team spotted a pod of 4 killer whales swimming south of Nantucket. WBZ-TV’s Sarah Wroblewski reports.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
Two neighboring businesses in Everett, Massachusetts are bringing peanut butter and beer together for a good cause.
Schools in three Massachusetts communities are closed yet again, and the pressure is mounting for striking teachers and their school committees to reach contract deals.
People in Holbrook, Massachusetts said they woke up to muddy water coming out of their pipes this week.
If you buy tickets to a concert or game in Massachusetts and suddenly can't go, it's going to be a lot more difficult to get rid of them.
If you buy tickets to a concert or game in Massachusetts and suddenly can't go, it's going to be a lot more difficult to get rid of them.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
People in Holbrook said they woke up to muddy water coming out of their pipes this week.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The all-day rain Thursday is expected to put a dent into the drought.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
Bruins GM Don Sweeney said "change is hard," but he believes it was the right time to fire head coach Jim Montgomery as the team struggles early in the season.
The defending NBA champions held off the league's hottest team on Tuesday night in Boston.
The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Jim Montgomery after a sluggish start to the season.
The Boston Celtics will welcome the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers to TD Garden on Tuesday night, a highly anticipated early-season showdown between the two best teams in the Eastern Conference.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.