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Right Whales
The North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis, is among the most endangered of the world’s large whales with an estimated population of 350-400 individuals. Historically depleted by commercial whaling, ship strikes and fishing gear entanglements are now the largest threats to right whales. The coastal waters off Florida and Georgia are the only known calving area for North Atlantic right whales and these waters have been designated as right whale critical habitat by the National Marine Fisheries Service. Right whales are typically sighted off Florida between November and April.
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Learn about North Atlantic right whales and what to do if you spot one of these critically endangered animals.
FWRI conducts aerial surveys each winter in an effort to reduce ship strike collisions with right whales. FWRI biologists respond to reports of dead, injured, and entangled whales and conduct research including photo identification and genetic sampling of right whales. Through the use of GIS technology FWRI creates maps and other products used in right whale management and conservation efforts.
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