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We've introduced you to many different North Atlantic right whales, but how do scientists and researchers tell one whale apart from another? The Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at NEAQ explains the different ways used to identify right whales: www.andersoncabotcenterforoceanlife.org/rightwhales/right-whales/identifying-right-whales-2/
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Photo identification is the process of using photographs of natural markings to distinguish one individual animal from another. This identification method is the foundation of most modern whale studie...The North Atlantic right whale population is at a 20-year low (there are around 330 left) and they face an uphill battle to survive. But what exactly are the dangers facing this critically endangered marine mammal?
Some very, very sad news concerning Snow Cone, NARW No. 3560, who was featured in Last of the Right Whales. She was spotted yesterday near Nantucket by the New England Aquarium with a fresh entanglement and unfortunately, their scientists feel she can no longer be saved. Read the full update on her health below:
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The New England Aquarium sighted North Atlantic right whale “Snow Cone” south of Massachusetts entangled in new fishing gear, while still carrying gear from a previous incident, and in extremely p...