CAPE COD — The Center for Coastal Studies’ aerial survey team has spotted a hopeful sign for one of the world’s most endangered marine mammals.
A North Atlantic right whale mother is swimming alongside their newborn calves in the waters of Cape Cod Bay.
So far this season, researchers have identified seven mother-calf pairs in the bay, contributing to a total of 23 calves documented across the entire population—the highest number recorded in more than a decade.
With only about 380 individuals remaining, each new calf represents a vital step toward the survival of the species.
Cape Cod Bay continues to serve as a critical seasonal habitat, offering a place where mothers can nurse and feed their young in relatively protected waters.
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