The individual female whale, known as Kleenex, is considered one of the most productive North Atlantic right whales left in existence, having given birth to eight calves. Its condition has deteriorated, however, since it was spotted off the coast of Delaware in 2014 with a thick fishing rope wrapped around its head and upper jaw. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The world population of North Atlantic right whales is believed to be fewer than 450. “But we have it in our power the change our activities so right whales can thrive in our oceans. We can have profitable shipping and fishing industries and still have right whales.”

Source: The Guardian April 22, 2018 06:00 UTC