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Massachusetts Waters: Seasonal Right Whale Habitat 

7/02/2025 Division of Marine Fisheries

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Supporting Local Seafood Through Outreach and Collaboration 

7/02/2025 Division of Marine Fisheries

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Creature Feature: Atlantic Halibut 

7/02/2025 Division of Marine Fisheries

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Celebrating Recreational Saltwater Fishing in Massachusetts 

7/02/2025 Division of Marine Fisheries

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Massachusetts Celebrates 3rd Annual Right Whale Day at the New England Aquarium 

4/24/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Partners highlight leading efforts to conserve critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, Massachusetts’ official state marine mammal

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Massachusetts Commercial Fisheries Commission Holds Inaugural Meeting 

4/11/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Representatives from commercial fishing groups will meet with state officials quarterly to promote sustainable fisheries and support for the industry

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Massachusetts Launches Innovative Passive Acoustic Monitoring Program for North Atlantic Right Whales 

3/25/2025 Department of Fish and Game

New buoys will collect real-time data on the presence of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales in coastal waters to support conservation efforts

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DMF Accolades 

1/24/2025 Division of Marine Fisheries