Near-extinct North Atlantic right whales get a small population boost

Near-extinct North Atlantic right whales get a small population boost

The population of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale increased by five individuals, bringing the estimated total to 372 in 2023, according to an Oct. 22 report. The North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) population has declined since 2011. However, the slight rise in recent years may signal some stability for these ocean giants, […]

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Unusually Large Number of Whales Spotted, Including Multiple Endangered Species, off Northeast U.S. Coasts

Unusually Large Number of Whales Spotted, Including Multiple Endangered Species, off Northeast U.S. Coasts

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reported 161 sightings of whales last month, representing seven different whale species. The sightings, recorded on May 25, took place off the northeastern U.S. Coasts, near Martha’s Vineyard and southeast of Nantucket. According to NOAA, the sightings included an unusually high number of whale species, particularly endangered […]

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