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2 endangered North Atlantic right whales, calf are spotted off Florida coast

Two endangered North Atlantic right whales, identified as Koala and Curlew, and a calf were spotted off the coast of Florida near Fort Myers Beach and Marco Island.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration states that the North Atlantic right whale population is critically endangered, with only about 370 individuals remaining globally and just 70 fertile females.
A federal appeals court upheld a lobster fishing ban to protect whales from entanglement, as advocates argue this is one of the biggest threats to the dwindling population.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission urges boaters to exercise caution to avoid disturbing the whales.

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Researchers baffled by rare animal behavior spotted along popular coast: 'Super unusual'

An exciting but concerning wildlife sighting off the Jersey Shore has puzzled experts. What's happening? A mother North Atlantic right whale and her calf were spotted February 3 near the northernmost coast of New Jersey, TAPinto Neptune reported. The animals feed in northeast New England and Canada but travel to Florida every winter to calve. "Scientists are perplexed as to why this pair of whales are away from their normal swimming grounds," th…

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Endangered whales spotted in Gulf, off Lee County shore

What are North Atlantic Right Wales doing in the Gulf, off the Southwest Florida coast? That's what marine conservationists are trying to figure out right now. And they want boaters to be on the lookout.Click here to see what these critically endangered whales look like, in video from marine conservation organization, Oceana. North Atlantic Right WhaleAccording to NOAA Fisheries, there are about 370 North Atlantic Right Wales left. They have sto…

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