Two months after the war ended, Confederate soldiers destroyed a fleet of Yankee ships, which were harvesting bowhead whales ...

I grew up watching NPJ in surf movies. His backhand tube riding, honed on the world-class right-hand points of Queensland, ...

Teen artists showcase their talent and creativity by displaying flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the ...

If you're looking to make plans, we've got you covered! Things To Do rounds up local events happening this week in Fall River ...

Across New England, the time-honoured charms of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are getting a new lease of life.

There will be a photo opportunity with a mermaid for "Nautical Myths, Legends & Sea Creatures" during school vacation week at ...

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SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi Prefecture--The aging Nisshin Maru, a relic of Japan’s whaling tradition, has finally retired after playing a central role in research and commercial operations for more ...

A recent theory proposes that whales weren’t just predators in the ocean environment: Nutrients that whales excreted may have ...

A sperm whale’s tooth can weigh more than two pounds and they are illegally trafficked to be used as decorations and for ...

The New Bedford Whaling Museum, which sees more than 80,000 visitors a year, is planning to expand its campus with a new 20,000 square foot building to house additional gallery space. The new ...

Nantucket is home to more than 800 pre-Civil War era buildings, one of which marks an important milestone in 2025.