New population estimate for right whales at its lowest in 20 years

North Atlantic right whale No. 3843, Gulf of St. Lawrence, June 6, 2018

Researchers said Monday that they estimate there are just 336 North Atlantic right whales left on the planet. Entanglements in fishing gear and vessel strikes are among the biggest threats to the endangered species.



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