North Atlantic right whales are approaching extinction, and vessel strikes, also known as ship strikes, are a leading cause of their declining population. Explore the strategies and challenges of reducing these dangerous collisions in this Q&A.
The North Atlantic right whale is one of the world's most endangered large whale species. Entanglement in fishing gear is one of the greatest threats to these whales. Learn how NOAA Fisheries and its partners reduce the risk of entanglement in this Q&A.
North Atlantic right whales are in crisis and will go extinct if the current population decline is not reversed. Learn how NOAA Fisheries scientists are tracking right whales using acoustic monitoring in this Q&A.
The latest preliminary estimate suggests there are 360 North Atlantic right whales remaining. Now is the time to get informed. Check out our web story series below to learn what NOAA’s team is doing to solve this urgent conservation challenge.
Entanglement in fishing gear is a leading cause of North Atlantic right whales' declining population. Learn how NOAA Fisheries and partners attempt to disentangle North Atlantic right whales in this Q&A.
North Atlantic right whales face extinction unless their population decline is reversed. Learn about NOAA Fisheries’ emergency response efforts for right whales that are stranded, in distress, or dead, and what can be learned from necropsies in this Q&A.
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