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Massachusetts September 30, 2023

WATCH: Dolphins rescued from shallow Massachusetts river are returned to ocean

Marine rescuers in Massachusetts rescued and released two dolphins found stranded in the shallow waters in a river on Cape Cod.

Sharks July 28, 2023

Around 800 great white sharks have visited Cape Cod waters in recent years, scientists say

Scientists said in a new study published Thursday that approximately 800 great white sharks have visited the waters around Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in recent years.

Mammals July 26, 2023

Father captures rare breach of three synchronized whales off Cape Cod on birthday trip: 'Icing on the cake'

A family's fishing trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts was memorable after they captured three synchronously breaching whales off the coast.

Massachusetts July 25, 2023

MA denies request to dump over 1M gallons of defunct nuclear plant's wastewater into Cape Cod Bay

Massachusetts regulators have denied a request by a company dismantling the former Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth to discharge wastewater into Cape Cod Bay.

Massachusetts June 13, 2023

Sharks off Cape Cod equipped with 'smartphones' featuring cameras, improved sensors

Sharks being monitored off Massachusetts' Cape Cod are being equipped with so-called "smartphones" in an effort by scientists to better track their locations and alert swimmers.

Sharks February 7, 2023

Massachusetts woman finds frozen shark washed up on Cape Cod beach

A large, partially frozen porbeagle shark was found washed ashore a Cape Cod beach following a record-breaking cold snap that plunged the Northeast to sub-zero temperatures.

Massachusetts August 24, 2022

Massachusetts police save man who fell off boat in 'fog, driving rain and rough seas'

The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office is commending two officers for rescuing a man that was found nearly two nautical miles away from where he fell off his boat.

Cape Cod August 19, 2022

Brothers found dead after jumping off 'Jaws Bridge' in Martha's Vineyard

The two men who did not surface after jumping off the 'Jaws bridge' in Martha’s Vineyard have been identified as brothers from Jamaica in town for seasonal work.

Cape Cod August 11, 2022

Cape Cod resort in Provincetown declares sewage emergency

A Cape Cod resort in Provincetown had to declare a sewage emergency on Thursday. Restaurants and other establishments were ordered to shut down immediately.

Sharks August 10, 2022

More New York shark sightings reported at Rockaway Beach

More New York shark sightings were reported this week at Rockaway Beach in Queens. However, the sightings did not prompt beach closures as they did in July.

Sharks August 5, 2022

Dozens of shark sightings reported in Cape Cod waters this week

Sharks have been swimming in the waters off of Massachusetts and New York this summer. The sightings have forced temporary beach closures in recent weeks.