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North Atlantic right whales received some encouraging news this year: 23 calves were documented during the 2026 calving season, the highest number since 2009. Each year, some North Atlantic right… Read more: 2026 – Best Right Whale Calving Season In Nearly Two Decades

Orleans Elementary’s second graders dove into whale studies this fall, welcoming MotionInfo for a hands-on lesson about how StationKeeper helps safeguard North Atlantic Right Whales. Students built their own artistic… Read more: Student Animation Highlights How Kids Are Learning About Whales and StationKeeper

In a small but meaningful win for conservation, the North Atlantic Right Whale’s estimated population has ticked up to 384 individuals—an increase of eight whales over the prior year. From the Brink to… Read more: A Glimmer of Hope for the North Atlantic Right Whale

A groundbreaking 24-foot research vessel has taken the stage as a floating testbed for the Whale and Vessel Safety (WAVS) Taskforce’s latest whale-detection technologies. Unveiled at the American Boating Congress,… Read more: At Sea with Innovation: The WAVS Taskforce Research Vessel and MotionInfo’s Role in Whale Protection

The North Atlantic right whale, with fewer than 370 individuals remaining, is critically endangered. Vessel strikes are a leading cause of mortality for these majestic creatures. In a groundbreaking effort… Read more: Partnering with IFAW to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, ME – A cutting-edge system initially designed for vessel collision avoidance is now being deployed along the U.S. East Coast to alert vessel operators in real-time… Read more: Technology Designed for Vessel Collision Avoidance Now Safeguarding Endangered Whales

In a remarkable and rare sighting, 75 endangered North Atlantic Right Whales were recently observed off the coast of Maine. With fewer than 350 of these whales left in the… Read more: 75 Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Spotted Off Maine Coast

The North Atlantic Right Whale, one of the most endangered marine species, faces growing threats from vessel strikes and entanglement. Recently, a proposed NOAA rule to expand speed restrictions for… Read more: Navigating the Debate: Protecting North Atlantic Right Whales Without Speed Limits

The North Atlantic Right Whale is critically endangered, facing severe threats from human activity, especially vessel strikes and fishing gear entanglement. To combat these challenges, MotionInfo developed StationKeeper, an innovative… Read more: Protecting the North Atlantic Right Whale: How StationKeeper Mitigates Vessel Strikes and Entanglement