Calving season for North Atlantic right whales has begun, and as the endangered species migrates down the U.S. East Coast, researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium are tracking their every move.
"Every nose of a right whale will basically be like its fingerprint, and it can change slightly, but at this point, because we have so many dedicated teams all the way from Canada through Florida, we can document every single whale," Yahn said.
The information helps researchers predict future population patterns and helps NOAA decide what federal regulations to implement to protect right whales, like speed restrictions for boats. A 9-year-old male right whale lays dead on a beach on Miscou Island in New Brunswick after being towed onto the shore the night before on June 7, 2019. A necropsy took place later that day. This North Atlantic right whale - among the most endangered
NOAA can actually send notifications to boaters in areas where right whales might be present, warning them to slow their speed and be alert. Their flight season is when most right whales migrate from Canada and Massachusetts down to the coasts of Georgia and Florida. Anyone who sees a right whale is asked toIt’s illegal to get within 500 yards of a North Atlantic right whale.
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