Right Whale Calf Found Dead; Mariners Urged to Use Caution A North Atlantic right whale calf was confirmed dead on January 10 off the coast of Jacksonville, FL by members of the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. NOAA Fisheries Service coordinated a response team to examine the whale in an effort to determine the cause of death. There were large propeller marks and associated areas that appear to be bruised, strongly suggesting that the animal died from a vessel collision. Experts have confirmed that the animal was a male, approximately one month old. Routine aerial surveys are conducted during the calving season (November 15-April 15) to spot right whales and alert vessels of whales that are in their vicinity. However, mariners are urged to remain observant at all times and use caution while cruising along the southeast coast during the right whales’ calving season.
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Right Whale Calf Found Dead; Mariners Urged to Use Caution
A North Atlantic right whale calf was confirmed dead on January 10 off the coast of Jacksonville, FL by members of the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. NOAA Fisheries Service coordinated a response team to examine the whale in an effort to determine the cause of death. There were large propeller marks and associated areas that appear to be bruised, strongly suggesting that the animal died from a vessel collision. Experts have confirmed that the animal was a male, approximately one month old.
Routine aerial surveys are conducted during the calving season (November 15-April 15) to spot right whales and alert vessels of whales that are in their vicinity. However, mariners are urged to remain observant at all times and use caution while cruising along the southeast coast during the right whales’ calving season.
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