University of New Brunswick researchers had a hand in a new documentary series The Wild Ones that shows endangered North ...

Because of the whales' precarious position, every death is especially tragic. Officials take bold action to prevent tragic ...

Right whales are one of the most endangered species of whale on the planet. Now, scientists suggest they might have lifespans that are nearly double what was previously estimated. New research has ...

An annual population estimate found the whales’ numbers increased slightly last year to 372, up from 358 in 2020, according to the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium.

From the entanglement of Shelagh, a critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, to the awe-inspiring appearance of the first blue whale of the season, these events have stunned onlookers and ...

This week on Ecolution, RTÉ's climate action podcast for young people, we take to the high seas to meet some amazing people ...

There were fewer than a dozen confirmed births of North Atlantic right whales this season, the fewest since 2020. The species' population is around 370.

Vessel strikes are a leading cause of death for North Atlantic right whales. And because there are only about 370 whales left, including a mere 70 breeding-age females, every life counts.

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