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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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
Lobstermen urged to move gear off Portsmouth coast to protect whales
A group of about 75 endangered North Atlantic right whales was spotted off the western edge of Jeffreys Ledge. That's about ...
Commissioner urges lobstermen to move gear from area with dozens of right whales
If any of the whales become entangled in Maine gear, it could worsen regulations lobstermen say are already too strict.
Extremely rare sea creatures — about 20% of ‘entire population’ — feed off Maine coast
Over 75 extremely rare sea creatures — about “ 20% of the entire population ” — were spotted off the Maine coast, photos show ...
NOAA withdraws proposal to protect endangered right whales, prompting frustration
MAINE, USA — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has withdrawn a proposed regulation intended to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale from vessel strikes ...
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Biden administration drops slowdown rule for ship speed limits aimed at saving right whales
The announcement marks a defeat for conservationists, marine scientists and the effort to protect the critically endangered ...
Biden administration withdraws rules to save endangered whales from collisions
The move in the waning days of the Biden administration will leave the endangered North Atlantic right whale vulnerable to ...
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Extremely rare sea creatures — about 20% of ‘entire population’ — feed off Maine, NH coast
Over 75 extremely rare sea creatures — about “20% of the entire population” — were spotted off the Maine coast, photos show.