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NOAA confirms North Atlantic Right Whale killed by commercial lobster gear

Posted on February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 By Andrew Thaler
NOAA confirms North Atlantic Right Whale killed by commercial lobster gear
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North Atlantic Right whales are on the brink of extinction. There are approximately 360 individuals left, of which only about 70 are reproductively active females. In 2017, an unusual mortality even resulted in the death of 37 individuals. Ship strikes and entanglements remain the leading cause of death for this population. On August 20, 2022, … Read More “NOAA confirms North Atlantic Right Whale killed by commercial lobster gear” »

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