So far, researchers have spotted 12 calves around the Southeastern aquatic birthing and nursing grounds — far too little to sustain the species.
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Biden admin turns down emergency petition to increase safeguards for North Atlantic right whales
A successful calving season is crucial for the survival of this vulnerable aquatic mammal.
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North Atlantic right whale calving season underway, two spotted off Georgia coast
Now, researchers are waiting with bated breath to see the outcomes of the 2022-23 calving season for the critically endangered species.
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Oceana calls for immediate protections for North Atlantic right whales
For this critically endangered species, these winter months are essential to their survival.
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In memoriam for North Atlantic right whales lost this season, but hope for recovery
By Guest Columnist PAULITA BENNETT-MARTIN, Savannah-based field representative of Oceana
Every year in the southern Atlantic waters off Florida and Georgia, people get excited to see rare North Atlantic right whales, especially moms with calves. That’s because there are only around 360 of these critically endangered whales remaining, so any sighting is special. These whales can travel more than 1,000 miles to reach our coast every year in the fall. Many of them are females coming here to have calves.
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Right whale caught in deadly tangle of fishing gear spotted off Georgia’s coast; watch continues
State environmental officials continue to watch the waters off Georgia’s coast for a North Atlantic right whale tangled in a potentially deadly mess of line that looks like commercial fishing gear. This endangered species is Georgia’s marine mammal.
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Whale Week: Female pioneers in conservation to speak about careers for women
A researcher who’s devoted her career to help marine life is to join three other women who work in marine conservation in a discussion Thursday about careers in the sector, as part of the third Whale Week in Georgia.
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Time to pass SAVE Right Whales Act, celebrate state marine mammal during Whale Week
By Guest Columnist NANCY K. DAVES, retired international specialist, NOAA Fisheries
As Winter arrives, ‘tis the season for many holidays. But the ocean off Georgia’s coast has a different reason to celebrate. November marks the beginning of North Atlantic right whale calving season in our southern waters.
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‘Choked, Strangled, Drowned’ – Groundbreaking report on plastics harming sea life
A stunning new report from Oceana compiles all the known harms done by plastic to sea mammals and turtles in U.S. waters since 2009. Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources contributed to findings that were released Thursday.
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Plastic-Free July Challenge can begin with reusable dishes, etc. at July 4th parties
As Plastic-Free July Challenge 2020 begins for many with a July 4th party amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19, advocates have a simple suggestion – eat, drink and be merry, and be sure to use something other than single-use plastic plates, glasses and flatware.
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BP disaster 10 years later: Lessons learned almost too much to bear amid COVID-19
Five recommendations could prevent another BP type of disaster from damaging the environment. Just five, if they were followed, according to a report released Tuesday by Oceana, the international ocean conservation group that has an office in Savannah and fights efforts to drill for oil off Georgia’s coast.
