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Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Thrive in Cape Cod Waters

Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR

Between 60 to 70 North Atlantic right whales, including a mother and calf, were spotted feeding in Cape Cod Bay on Friday, accounting for about one-fifth of the world's population of the endangered species. The Massachusetts Environmental Police sent out patrol vessels to protect the whales from boat traffic. The New England coast is one of the North Atlantic right whale's two critical habitats. Entanglement in fishing gear is one of the greatest threats to the animal, killing at least nine right whales since 2017.

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North Atlantic Right Whales Thrive in Cape Cod Bay Despite Challenges

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WUSF Public Media

Between 60 to 70 North Atlantic right whales, including a mother and calf, were spotted feeding in Cape Cod Bay on Friday, making up about one-fifth of the world's entire population of the endangered species. The New England coast is one of the North Atlantic right whale's two critical habitats designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries. Entanglement in fishing gear is one of the greatest threats to the animal, killing at least nine right whales since 2017.

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