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Joyful Sighting: Rare Right Whales Spotted Off Florida

2/27/2025

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Two North Atlantic right whales, including a mother named Platypus and her calf, were joyfully spotted off Florida's coast near Ormond Beach. This heartwarming sighting comes during the calving season, a crucial time for the critically endangered species, of which only about 370 remain. Federal law protects them, requiring a 500-yard distance to ensure their safety.

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Two North Atlantic right whales, including a mother named Platypus and her calf, were joyfully spotted off Florida's coast near Ormond Beach. This heartwarming sighting comes during the calving season, a crucial time for the critically endangered species, of which only about 370 remain. Federal law protects them, requiring a 500-yard distance to ensure their safety.