Published 1 year ago

Progress being made in fight to save North Atlantic right whale from extinction

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Only 15 calves were born in 2022, far below the average of 24 reported in the early 2000s. There were no first-time mothers this season, which supports research showing a downward trend in the number of females capable of breeding. Big strides are being made in the use of a relatively new technology designed to prevent whales from getting entangled in fishing gear.

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CTV News

Progress being made in fight to save North Atlantic right whale from extinction

A group of international experts recently confirmed there were about 340 surviving North Atlantic right whales as of last year -- down from 348 recorded in 2020. Though the rate of decline has slowed, researchers say these huge animals are still struggling to stave off extinction.

1 year ago·Canada

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Global News

Progress being made in fight to save North Atlantic right whale from extinction

A group of international experts recently confirmed there were about 340 surviving North Atlantic right whales as of last year — down from 348 recorded in 2020.

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

Progress being made in fight to save North Atlantic right whale from extinction

HALIFAX – The latest official population estimate for the world’s most endangered species of whale is grim. A group of international experts recently confirmed there were about 340 surviving North […]

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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