The dead right whale was a female. Scientists say they worry especially about deaths of females because the species is ...

On Friday, the Trump administration rolled back protections for a marine national monument off the coast of Cape Cod.

A North Atlantic right whale often seen in Cape Cod Bay – and once responsible for a canal closure – has died. Here’s what ...

The young whale, dubbed "Oil Change," was seen repeatedly off Cape Cod, and would entertain whale watchers with breaches and ...

Fishing access has been restored to protected waters near Cape Cod, drawing mixed reactions from scientists and fishing interests.

A routine January flight over Cape Cod Bay turned up numbers – and whales – local researchers rarely see. One day, one survey, an unexpected haul.

The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is re-opening for its 2026 season with a lineup of activities during February school ...

When a right whale appeared trailing fishing gear in Cape Cod Bay Jan. 17, rescuers mobilized – underscoring challenges the species still faces.

PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (WPRI) — The first North Atlantic right whales of the 2024-2025 field season were spotted in Cape Cod Bay on Monday. The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) said scientists from its ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...

PROVINCETOWN - Endangered North Atlantic right whales have been spotted off the coast of Cape Cod over the last week. Why are there so many whales off of Cape Cod? The Center for Coastal Studies said ...

A local celebrity recently surfaced for the first time this summer: Old Thom the Orca. Old Thom was spotted off Stellwagen Bank National Marine National Marine Sanctuary on Sunday about 20 miles east ...