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Endangered Right Whale Makes 3,000-Mile Journey to Boston

12/9/2025

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The North Atlantic right whale sighting off Boston on November 19, 2025, is the same whale seen in Ireland in July 2024, marking a 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing.
The crossing underscores the importance of historical habitats and indicates the species is actively seeking suitable habitats.
The North Atlantic right whale is critically endangered, with a population of fewer than 400 individuals, and Massachusetts’ season runs December to mid-May.

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Story summary

The North Atlantic right whale sighting off Boston on November 19, 2025, is the same whale seen in Ireland in July 2024, marking a 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing.
The crossing underscores the importance of historical habitats and indicates the species is actively seeking suitable habitats.
The North Atlantic right whale is critically endangered, with a population of fewer than 400 individuals, and Massachusetts’ season runs December to mid-May.