A perfectly split "half-and-half" lobster caught off Cape Cod offers a timely reminder: our oceans still hold wonders worth protecting Photo Credit: Facebook - Wellfleet Shellfish Company On April 16, the fishing community got a gift—and a lesson. Wellfleet Shellfish Company, a Massachusetts-based lobster operation, hauled in something extraordinarily rare: a lobster with a perfectly even color split running from its antennae to its tail fan. One side brilliant orange-red. The other, deep...

Georgia researchers document 23 calves as endangered population shows signs of resilience The critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population, has experienced a remarkable calving season off the Georgia coast—the strongest year for births since 2009. Survey teams documented at least 23 newborn calves during the 2025-2026 breeding cycle, representing approximately a third of the entire surviving population. A Season of Abundance Researchers from the Georgia Department of Natural...

New DFO Strategy Aims to Save Endangered Whales While Supporting Fisheries In a move meant to help protect marine ecosystems and endangered species, the DFO has launched its Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy. This five year initiative prioritizes the protection of whales, including the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, while ensuring the sustainability of Canada's fisheries. The strategy, released on February 3, is designed to mitigate the risk of whale entanglements in fishing...