Aquinnah

The company is trying to finish installing the last of its turbines, located about 12 miles southwest of Aquinnah, in the next 41 days. After that, the installation vessel may need to leave for other work.

StationKeeper sends messages directly from shore to vessels. Equipment installed at participating lighthouses makes it possible to warn mariners to slow down when they're traveling through right whale habitat.

Something strange seems to be happening with striped bass on Martha’s Vineyard. Scientists and Aquinnah Wampanoag tribal officials think a small population of the fish could be defying their migratory nature. And that, in turn, could be impeding efforts to restore a second fish species: herring.

Starting at noon, United American Indians of New England will lead a prayer service at the statue of Massasoit Ousamequin, across the street from Plymouth Rock, followed by a speaking program and march.

“When you live in a place like this, and you're lucky enough to see the beauty, and you're lucky enough to encounter these animals, when you have the opportunity to help it's a great feeling.”

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued a draft Environmental Impact Statement, or EIS — an in-depth analysis hundreds of pages long — and launched a 45-day public comment period.