Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season. It’s an encouraging ...
The first North Atlantic right whale mom and calf pair that researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute sighted in the 2023-2024 season off the coast of South Carolina. While ...
The number of North Atlantic right whales ticked up in 2024, according to researchers’ latest estimate of this critically endangered species. Scientists, while cautiously optimistic, said threats ...
Large vessels must slow down off the Mid-Atlantic coast from November to April to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales. The primary threats to the whales are collisions with ships and ...