Endangered right whales are migrating toward Georgia's coast to calve
Georgia Wildlife Federation says boaters should slow down and watch for the whales, which can be hard to spot near the surface.
North Atlantic right whales are beginning their annual migration to the Southeast, Georgia Wildlife Federation shared. Each November, these endangered whales return to the warmer waters off Georgia and northern Florida to give birth and care for their calves.
As calving season gets underway, the federation says boaters are encouraged to slow down and watch for whales, which can be difficult to spot near the surface.
From Georgia Wildlife Federation· Instagram · Nov 9
Open the post“North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) are beginning their annual migration to the Southeast. Each November, these endangered whales return to the warmer waters off Georgia and northern Florida to give birth and care for their calves. As calving season gets underway, boaters are encouraged to slow down and watch for whales, which can be difficult to spot near the surface. Photo: NOAA Fisheries”
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