"Extinct Atlantic Gray Whale Spotted off Massachusetts Coast After 200 Years"

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"Extinct Atlantic Gray Whale Spotted off Massachusetts Coast After 200 Years"
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Researchers from the New England Aquarium spotted a rare gray whale off the coast of Massachusetts, marking the first sighting of the species in the Atlantic Ocean in over 200 years. The scientists believe that climate change has allowed the whales to pass through the ice-free Northwest Passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This sighting serves as a reminder of how quickly marine species respond to climate change and highlights the dynamic nature of the ocean ecosystem.

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