The content discusses the sightings of several North Atlantic right whales and their calves off the coast of Georgia and Florida. The whales, including “Swerve,” “Butterfly,” “Skittle,” and others, were seen during aerial surveys conducted by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The whales range in age from 18 to 37 years old, with some giving birth for the first time and others having multiple calves. The sightings took place between December 2023 and January 2024, with some calves not expected to survive. The surveys were funded by various organizations, including the Army Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard, Navy, and NOAA Fisheries. The photos taken during the surveys provide valuable information about the population of North Atlantic right whales and their reproductive patterns. These sightings highlight the importance of conservation efforts to protect these endangered whales from threats such as ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
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The North Atlantic right whales during the 2024 calving season
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