"Scientists from the New England Aquarium found a group of eight whales 37 miles south of Nantucket on Jan. 5 while conducting an aerial survey. During another survey on Jan. 8, more than 20 right whales were spotted, according to the aquarium. Most of the whales identified were adult males, but researchers also identified two females that gave birth to calves last year and a third that is believed to be nearing calving age."
"A team from the Provincetown-based Center for Coastal Studies observed 33 whales in Cape Cod Bay while conducting an aerial survey on Jan. 10, according to the organization. One of the male right whales seen in the bay, an animal known as EgNo 1050, is believed to be at least 45 years old and has only been documented one other time in the past 15 years, according to the center."
Dozens of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales were recently sighted across New England waters during aerial surveys in early January, including groups of eight, more than 20, and 33 animals near Nantucket and in Cape Cod Bay. Most identified whales were adult males, with several reproductive females and one likely nearing calving age. One male, EgNo 1050, is believed to be at least 45 years old and rarely photographed. The population totals about 380 individuals, roughly 70 reproductive females. Entanglement in fishing gear and vessel strikes remain major threats; slow-speed zones have been implemented to reduce collision risk.
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