MBTA changes ferry service to Boston due to whales spotted along ferry transit route

Pair of North Atlantic right whales seen in Bahamas for first time in recorded history

Two endangered North Atlantic right whales have gone where no right whale has gone before - at least not in recorded history - the Bahamas.

MBTA changes ferry service to Boston due to whales spotted along ferry transit route

Right whales spotted off the coast of Boston have resulted in alterations to one ferry service, potentially causing delays and cancellations.

WHALE-WATCHING: Orcas northbound along West Seattle

9:03 AM: Kersti Muul tells us orcas are headed northbound along west-facing West Seattle, close to shore off Brace Point. Let us know if you see them! 9:07 AM: Now nearing the Fauntleroy ferry lanes. Share This

New England Aquarium Ready for School Vacation

Special to the Patriot-Bridge The New England Aquarium is looking forward to welcoming guests during the upcoming April school vacation week with extended hours, exciting animal encounters along the exhibit path, and special educational programming on Massachusetts Right Whale Day, plus the return of Boston Duck Tours to Central Wharf plaza. The Aquarium will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily the week of April 20 when public schools in Massach…

MBTA: Temporary Lynn Ferry Schedule Adjustment through April 29 in Response to Right Whale Protection Measures – Lynn Community TV

In coordination with federal environmental protections, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced a temporary schedule adjustment beginning today through at least April 29 to Lynn Ferry service due to the recent implementation of a Right Whale “Dynamic Management Area” (DMA) in Broad Sound, which is the main transit route for the Lynn Ferry. Right whales have recently been sighted in Broad Sound.  The National Oceanic…