Shark sighting prompts beach advisory in York

A basking shark was spotted swimming off Long Sands Beach on Monday morning, town officials say.

Backing lobstermen, Rep. Golden seeks to withhold funds for right whale protections

Rep. Pingree co-sponsors the amendment, as Golden argues that a scientific tool used to assess the lobster industry's risk to right whales has not been subject to 3rd-party review.

Scientists link warming of Gulf of Maine to decline in right whales’ food supply

Copepods, the flea-like creatures the whales feed on, have sharply declined with rising water temperatures.

Climate bills call for Maine to reduce emissions to 80% below 1990 levels

Seven hours of testimony provide a glimpse into the scope and impact of proposals to rein in greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, factories and motor vehicles.

Democrats looking to finally tackle climate impacts to Gulf of Maine

Lawmakers are optimistic bills to implement bipartisan commission's 2014 recommendations will advance after years of delay.

Conflicting proposals will greet regulators looking at right whale protections

Water temps in Gulf of Maine raising concerns

Right whale extinction threat is being overstated, lobstermen fear

Summer may be getting longer in Gulf of Maine waters

No cod possession for Gulf of Maine's recreational fishermen