Information on Atlantic large whale presence in the New England/Mid-Atlantic area for Section 7 consultations. To learn more about the Seasonal Management Areas (SMAs) and Dynamic Management Areas (DMAs) for North Atlantic right whales, see Reducing Vessel Strikes to North Atlantic Right Whales.

Minke Whale (Size: Up to 30 feet in length) Features: Sickle-shaped dorsal fin, white bands on flippers, with no visible breath (spout). Rarely lifts tail. Range: Same as Humpback and Finback whales, but also found in closer to shore. Food: Same as Humpback and Finback whales. Sometimes eats single discarded fish.

New England offers some of the best whale watching in the country. In fact, the World Wildlife Fund named Massachusetts one of the best places for whale watching in the world. During the summer months, humpbacks, Minke, finback and right whales flock to the cooler waters off of New England to relax and feed.

2024年6月13日 · A large number of whales visiting the waters off New England included an uncommon sighting of an orca eating a tuna and an unusually large group of an endangered species of whale, scientists said. A research flight made 161 sightings of seven different species of whale on May 25 south of Martha’s Vineyard and southeast of Nantucket, officials ...

May through October is the best time to go New England whale watching, so there’s still time to capture one of these majestic creatures with your camera. Visitors enjoy humpback, finback, right, and minke whales all along the feeding grounds up and down the New England coast.

2025年2月3日 · Whales, from the massive humpbacks to the sleek minkes, are some of the most captivating sights in New England’s waters. Their migrations, behaviors, and sheer size make them a highlight for any wildlife enthusiast.

2025年1月17日 · BOSTON - About 75 North Atlantic right whales, representing about 20% of the critically endangered species' population worldwide, have gathered in an area off the coast of New England. A...

More than 30 species of dolphins and whales spend time in the waters of the Northeast region. Many of these are listed under the Endangered Species Act, and all are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. We collect data to support science and conservation management of these animals.

2024年6月13日 · If you see a whale breaching the water, your world stops for a few seconds, and all you can do is be wowed. So where in New England are you most likely to spot whales, either on your own or on a whale watch? Cape Cod: Provincetown is certainly the hub for whale watching trips on the cape.

The North Atlantic right whale is one of the rarest whale species in the world but can often be seen right in our backyard. With about 372 whales remaining, New England Aquarium researchers are working tirelessly to study and protect this critically endangered species from threats like vessel strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.