Posts Tagged ‘North atlantic right whale’
Saving North Atlantic right whale habitats means saving the whales
PART 2 With only about 500 individuals, the North Atlantic right whale remains on the endangered species list, even though there has been no whaling of this species since the mid-1900s. This was the first whale to be caught commercially, initially by the Basques beginning in the 11th Century. At least 5,500 right whales, and…
Read MoreCollaboration Results in Exciting Development for Large Whales
Earlier this week the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team met in person for the first time since 2012. This team of 60 members consists of scientists, conservationists, state officials, and members of the fishing industry hailing from all over the East Coast of the US. WDC has held a seat on this federally appointed…
Read MoreUS Federal Agency Agrees to Protect More Habitat for East Coast’s Most Endangered Whales
Thank you to all of our past, present, and future donors, supporters, and volunteers for your help in moving forward another important step toward saving the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale from extinction! We are thrilled to let you know that after five years of legal challenges, public outreach campaigns, collaborations with other conservation and…
Read MoreA whale named Pico
North Atlantic right whales were once truly North Atlantic with a historic range covering the waters from Florida and West Africa in the south, to the Labrador Sea and across to Norway in the north. Once upon a time, these whales were once common in coastal waters on both sides of “the pond”. Heavy…
Read MoreWDC sues US government to protect whales
WDC together with a coalition of other environmental and animal protection groups is suing the US federal government over a failure to take action to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Only about 450 North Atlantic right whales exist today, making them one of the world’s most endangered large whales. Without this additional protection,…
Read MoreSee you in court. WDC takes legal action against US government
WDC and its conservation partners filed a suit in US federal court today challenging the US government’s five year delay in designating additional Critical Habitat for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Fewer than 500 North Atlantic right whales remain and their survival is threatened by vessel strikes, entanglements in fishing gear, and habitat degradation. …
Read MoreAnnual Race to Save a Species 5k
Saturday May 3rd – Change in Start time: 10:00am – Plymouth, MA With fewer than 500 left in the world, North Atlantic right whales still need our help to avoid extinction. Join us for the 2nd Annual Race to Save a Species 5k race and family day. This year we are partnering with The Roo Bar…
Read MoreWhale with 280 feet of fishing rope in its mouth is saved
Wildlife experts have saved the life of an endangered right whale which had 280 feet of fishing rope caught in its mouth. The whale was spotted by navy aircraft dragging hundreds of feet of the commercial fishing line in the sea off the coast of Georgia in the United States Experts from the Georgia Department…
Read MoreWhat does “success” looks like for WDC’s projects and campaigns
Perhaps one metric for success that we should strive for is to have the number of North Atlantic right whales greater than the number of people working to save them. With fewer than 500 North Atlantic right whales remaining, we are far from meeting that goal. The fatalities they face from ship strikes and fishing gear…
Read MoreThe Most Important Valentine You’ll Send This Year
This year, I am adding a very special recipient to my Valentine’s list: the North Atlantic right whale. Instead of chocolate, I am sending a much more important message: human interest does not trump their right to survive. SIGN TODAY – RIGHT WHALES URGENTLY NEED OUR HELP AGAIN Over the last several decades, the number…
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