"Extinct Atlantic Whale Species Spotted off New England: Climate Change Connection?"

Scientists have confirmed the presence of a gray whale, native to the North Pacific and extinct in the Atlantic for two centuries, off New England, attributing its appearance to climate change and the lack of ice in the Northwest Passage. The warming planet has allowed these whales to travel through the passage in the summer, marking a rapid response of marine species to climate change. While gray whales have recovered from near extinction, the western population off Asia remains endangered, and their unique appearance and vocalizations set them apart from other whale species in the region.