A two year old right whale calf ensnared in fishing gear off the Georgia coast is free. Federal and state workers successfully cut the synthetic ropes to free the whale, entangled since mid January. Rescue efforts last month were frustrated by choppy seas. The rescue Thursday took more than four hours. Only about 350 to 400 North Atlantic right whales remain, putting them among the most highly endangered of all whales.
Showing posts with label right whale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label right whale. Show all posts
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Monday, February 4, 2008
Search for injured whales
Officials are searching off the Georgia coast for two injured right whales. One of the whales was last seen with a long section of fishing rope caught in its mouth. Another had deep rope cuts on its body. Officials want to find the whales to treat their injuries. Experts believe only 300 right whales remain on the planet.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Right whales breeding well
Endangered right whales that breed off coastal Georgia appear to be off to a good calving season. Experts say they’ve spotted three babies and another two have been tentatively spotted. The whales bring forth their young off the coasts of Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. North Atlantic right whales are among the most endangered large whales, with only an estimated 400 remaining.
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