One of the World's Rarest Whales that Makes Atlantic Its Home Grows in Population

North Atlantic right whale population ticks up again: ‘Cautiously optimistic’

The critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population has ticked up again, according to local researchers who say they’re “cautiously optimistic” about the species. The updated population estimate for 2024 is 384 — which is a 2.1% increase from the…

One Of The World's Rarest Whales Grows In Population In The Atlantic

One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who study them.

Some good news for a critically endangered whale species — but there’s a catch

A minor population increase for a severely endangered whale species has been released, though experts say the news “cannot be taken as a sign of a change of tide.”

One of the world's rarest whales grows in population in the Atlantic

The North Atlantic right whale, one of the rarest on the planet, has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new conservation efforts.

One of the world's rarest whales that makes Atlantic its home grows in population

The North Atlantic right whale now numbers an estimated 384 animals, up eight whales from the previous year, according to a report by the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium released Tuesday.

Latest right whale population estimate is "positive news" for critically endangered species, researchers say

The North Atlantic right whale population continues to grow slightly, but advocates say stronger protections are needed for the species' survival.