North Atlantic right whales
Coverage of North Atlantic right whales in the Nexus archive.
- Endangered right whales spotted in one of the East Coast’s busiest shipping corridors
Two endangered North Atlantic right whales were spotted off the coast of Maryland this month in one of the East Coast's busiest shipping corridors. The sighting marks a rare occurrence in a high-traffic area.
- Maine lobster defamation case smells fishy to First Circuit
Maine lobster trade groups sued the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch for defamation, claiming its environmental criticism caused a 40% price drop. The First Circuit raised First Amendment concerns, questioning whether the lawsuit could defame an entire industry of over 5,600 lobstermen.
- Virginia’s Atlantic coast should be protected, not turned into a sacrifice zone
A Florida-based company, Odyssey Marine Exploration, seeks to mine mineral-rich sands off Virginia’s Atlantic coast, risking harm to marine ecosystems and local communities. The Trump administration is accelerating permits for such operations, despite concerns about environmental damage and threats to endangered species like whales and sea turtles.