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Aerial view of North Atlantic right whale mother and calf.

Aerial view of North Atlantic right whale mother and calf.
Aerial view of North Atlantic right whale mother and calf.
Aerial view of North Atlantic right whale mother and calf.
Aerial view of North Atlantic right whale mother and calf.
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Aerial view of North Atlantic right whale mother and calf.
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02/17/2016
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Caption from 2023 WHOI Wall Calendar, April:
A North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) mother and calf. These whales are critically endangered, with fewer than 400 remaining. These creatures—which can weigh up to 70 tons and grow longer than a school bus—are often found on the continental shelf off the U.S. East Coast, making them vulnerable to human activities. WHOI scientists and their partners are working to prevent entanglement and ship strikes and to reduce marine noise pollution in the areas where these whales live.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, NOAA Permit #17355
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