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20% of world's right whales gathered off New England coast in unusual spot
BOSTON - About 75 North Atlantic right whales, representing about 20% of the critically endangered species' population worldwide, have gathered in an area off the coast of New England. A aerial survey team from the New England Aquarium spotted the whales this week along a 10-mile stretch off the western edge of Jeffreys Ledge.
New England Aquarium team spots more than 75 endangered right whales off coast of Maine
A group of scientists saw over 75 North Atlantic right whales gathered in the Gulf of Maine. Here's what we know.
Biologists say 75 North Atlantic right whales are grouped together off coast of NH
Biologists from the New England Aquarium say 20 percent of all the right whales in the world are together, right now, off the coast of New Hampshire.
More than 75 right whales spotted in southern Maine waters, officials say
The whales were seen “in all directions: at the surface, swimming, and diving,” said Kate Laemmle, associate research technician in the Anderson Cabot Center who was aboard the aerial survey flights.
More than 75 right whales spotted off western Gulf of Maine this week
It is unusual to see so many right whales off the Maine coast, especially this time of year, but research scientists with the New England Aquarium note that large aggregations have been spotted in several unexpected places over the last 12 months.
Boaters warned about group of North Atlantic right whales seen off Portsmouth
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials are warning boaters about a large group of North Atlantic right whales foraging near Portsmouth.
20% of world's right whale population gathered off New England in unusual sighting
There are at least 75 North Atlantic right whales gathered off New England in an unusual sighting. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said statements in President Biden’s farewell speech came much too late in a Thursday statement,
Gov. Maura Healey pushes back on right whale speed rules affecting the Island
NOAA has proposed new speed restrictions for boats across the East Coast that Gov. Maura Healey hopes will be amended.
At least 70 right whales have grouped off Jeffreys Ledge
Surveyors at the New England Aquarium spotted at least 50 — and possibly more than 60 — whales grouped in a small area east of Portsmouth, N.H.
Right whale 'Grand Teton' and calf spotted off Amelia Island
NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA, Fla. — The right whale "Grand Teton" was seen with a newborn calf off Amelia Island on Thursday.
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