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Rare North Atlantic Right Whale Sighted Twice in Two Years

1/10/2026

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A North Atlantic right whale, among the world's most endangered species, was sighted for a second time after first being identified off County Donegal, Ireland, in 2024.
Researchers confirmed the same whale was seen in November 2025 in Massachusetts Bay, United States.
Dr. Daniel Palacios of the US Centre for Coastal Studies called the sighting extraordinary and noted that about 380 North Atlantic right whales remain.

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A North Atlantic right whale, among the world's most endangered species, was sighted for a second time after first being identified off County Donegal, Ireland, in 2024.
Researchers confirmed the same whale was seen in November 2025 in Massachusetts Bay, United States.
Dr. Daniel Palacios of the US Centre for Coastal Studies called the sighting extraordinary and noted that about 380 North Atlantic right whales remain.