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New North Atlantic Right Whale Calves Born off Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina

New North Atlantic right whale calves were spotted off the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. As of February 12, there have been 10 new calves sighted this season.
February 12, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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Whale Week 2020: NOAA Saves Whales with Science

Join us for a celebration of all cetacean species and learn how our scientists and managers work to conserve and protect whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
February 10, 2020 - Feature Story ,
National
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Celebrate Whale Week with Wallpapers for Your Digital Devices

Make a splash during Whale Week with these computer, smartphone, and Facebook wallpapers.
February 06, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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United States and Canada Must Sustain Additional Efforts to Reduce North Atlantic Right Whale Mortalities, Serious Injuries

A message from NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Chris Oliver, who recently participated in a meeting with Canadian officials focused on the conservation and management efforts for the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
January 27, 2020 - Leadership Message ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
International
Calf and mom swimming off Florida.

North Atlantic Right Whale Calf Injured by Vessel Strike

On January 8, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spotted the fourth right whale calf of the season off Georgia, but the young whale was already injured.
January 13, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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$1.6 Million Available to Support Recovery Actions for North Atlantic Right Whales

New federal funds will be available through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission for fishermen affected by pending right whale regulations.
December 20, 2019 - News ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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North Atlantic Right Whales Spotted off Southeast Coast

With an unprecedented number of right whale deaths in recent years, avoiding migrating whales is critical to their survival.
December 02, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
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When a Right Whale Dies

When a right whale dies and we find it in U.S. waters, we work with stranding network partners to do a necropsy so that we can find out more about the whale and what caused its death. The right whale known as “Snake Eyes” likely died from entanglement.
October 31, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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10 Things You Should Know About North Atlantic Right Whales

The endangered North Atlantic right whale population has been steadily declining for nearly a decade. Learn more about what we are doing and what you can do to help save right whales.
October 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Two North Atlantic right whales from above, exhaling.

Maine Association's Decision Disappoints, but Work with Fishermen to Lower Risk to Whales Will Proceed

NOAA Fisheries responds to letter from Maine lobster industry.
October 02, 2019 - Leadership Message ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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