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New Tech Revolutionizes Conservation of North Atlantic Right Whales

2/23/2025

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A groundbreaking method developed by a Cornell-led team employs underwater microphones and machine learning to accurately estimate the dwindling population of North Atlantic right whales in Cape Cod Bay. With fewer than 370 individuals left, this innovative technique promises to bolster conservation efforts, ensuring a safer future for these majestic creatures.

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A groundbreaking method developed by a Cornell-led team employs underwater microphones and machine learning to accurately estimate the dwindling population of North Atlantic right whales in Cape Cod Bay. With fewer than 370 individuals left, this innovative technique promises to bolster conservation efforts, ensuring a safer future for these majestic creatures.