Efforts to protect sharks have led to a significant increase in the great white shark population off the New England coast, marking a conservation success story. Meanwhile, the gray whale population along the West Coast is also showing signs of recovery after hundreds washed up dead five years ago. However, challenges remain as North Atlantic right whales are facing extinction due to entanglements and vessel strikes.
Sharks scavenge carcass of yet another North Atlantic right whale found dead off the East Coast https://t.co/VVildJheWz
“The preliminary cause of mortality, serious injury, and morbidity in most of these whales is from entanglements or vessel strikes. N.Atlantic right whales are approaching extinction. There are approx 360 whale remaining, including fewer than 70 reproductively active females” https://t.co/d5nWKFQxI4
Federal researchers indicate the gray whale population along the West Coast is showing signs of recovery five years after hundreds washed up dead on beaches from Alaska to Mexico. https://t.co/VarvGTvTuj
Federal researchers indicate the gray whale population along the West Coast is showing signs of recovery five years after hundreds washed up dead on the coasts of California, Oregon, Washington state and Alaska, as well as Canada and Mexico. https://t.co/RwKqbsR4a9
West Coast whale population recovers 5 years after hundreds washed up ashore https://t.co/bSUJBBY3me
California safeguard protecting beachgoers from sharks on life support, expert warns. https://t.co/CL7WB3A8jJ Click the image to read more:
Whale population recovers 5 years after 100s washed up ashore https://t.co/pvm1EnHnjF
The population estimates follow promising signs from last year, like fewer skinny whales and fewer strandings. https://t.co/8vFbzkwhyD
😔 Dozens of cetaceans die in Black Sea over one month due to hostilities – photo https://t.co/NRnKsiYmqV
Efforts to protect sharks in recent years have resulted in a huge increase in the great white shark population off the New England coast. It’s a conservation success story, with potentially unnerving implications for beachgoers. https://t.co/a7ubMB1ZTT