Scientists from the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown noted the first two right whales of the season were spotted feeding unusually early, indicating a potentially strong season for the endangered species.
Christy Hudak, a researcher, mentioned that while Calanus finmarchicus isn't the dominant species in the sample, its unexpectedly high presence early in the year is thrilling as it may contribute to a successful feeding and breeding season.
In a positive trend, researchers identified a 4% population increase for North Atlantic right whales from 2020 to 2023, following a significant decline of 25% prior.
Experts continue to emphasize the urgent need for conservation efforts, as despite the recent improvements, the North Atlantic right whale species is still critically endangered and at risk of extinction.
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