North Atlantic Right Whale 5-Year Review
December 27, 2022
This document is the ESA 5-year review of the species based on the best available data.
Under section 4(c)(2) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), we are required to conduct a review of all listed species at least once every 5 years to assess whether the current listing status remains accurate. We announced the initiation of a 5-year review for the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) review on February 3, 2022. We have now completed the 5-year review and conclude that no change to the listing status is warranted at this time.