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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.
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.
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.
More than 75 right whales – 20% of enganged population – spotted off Maine's coast
Dozens of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales were spotted in the Gulf of Maine this week, researchers from the New England Aquarium said Thursday. An aerial survey team from the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life spotted the whales on Jan.
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,
NOAA backs off more boating restrictions to protect right whales. Some are relieved.
NOAA has withdrawn vessel speed rule changes aimed at strengthening protections for North Atlantic right whales, drawing ...
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.
Biden Administration Withdraws Proposal to Expand Protections for Rare Whales
The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales.
NOAA drops update vessel to speed rules intended to protect whales
With the Biden administration’s time in office coming to an end, regulators at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
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Turtle ice sculptures for First Night recognize aquarium's rehabilitation work in Boston
BOSTON - Preparations for First Night are underway in Boston, where artists carved ice sculptures of turtles outside the New England Aquarium on Sunday. Outside the aquarium, the ice sculpture ...
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The Secret Lives of the New England Aquarium Penguins
No, it’s all on display at the New England Aquarium. In the penguin exhibit. Yes, dear reader, it’s here that you’ll find 42 African penguins and 14 southern Rockhoppers: a motley assortment ...