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PublishedNovember 14, 2019
Scientists meeting in Portland say right whales on the way to extinction
At an international meeting, scientists urge immediate action to protect the endangered species that is the focus of regulatory efforts that could affect Maine's valuable lobster industry.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2019
Second Maine lobstering group rejects state’s plan for protecting whales
The state's biggest lobster trade group says the concessions sought by the state are out of proportion with the risk the industry poses to endangered right whales.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2019
Lobster industry braces for right whale changes amid turbulent times
The state will hold industry meetings this week on its proposal to protect endangered right whales before submitting a final plan to federal fishing regulators in mid-November.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2019
Another View: Right whales won’t be protected by proposed regulations
The data show that whales are becoming entangled with fishing lines in Maine waters, pushing the species toward extinction.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2019
Judge rules in favor of conservationists on right whale protection
A federal judge has ruled that 2 fishing areas off New England will remain closed to certain kinds of gear to protect the endangered species of whale.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2019
Our View: Maine’s plan for lobster lines an improvement
In 2017 and 2018, 20 right whales died – a staggering 4% of the population – mostly from entanglements with fishing lines. Experts say even 1 death a year could doom the population.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2019
Scientists ID right whale found dead in New York waters
Snake Eyes, a 40-year-old male, was last seen entangled in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in August.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2019
Conservation group takes its case to the public with video warning of right whale’s demise
Oceana bolsters the release of a report with a clip featuring actor Sam Waterston, who says the whales ‘could go extinct in your lifetime.’ Maine's lobster industry says it's untrue and unfair, and releases its own video. Watch both videos here.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2019
Lobstermen’s group pulls its support for proposal to protect right whales
The Maine Lobstermen's Association says the plan to reduce buoy lines to protect the endangered species is riddled with errors and bad science.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2019
Commentary: Mainers can get it right on North Atlantic right whales
With imagination and perseverance, innovative solutions are possible that allow both lobstermen and right whales to thrive.
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