Last week, the latest population numbers were released at the annual North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium. "The aim of the 2020 measures is really to more efficiently target vessel traffic risks to North Atlantic right whales over the course of the season. WATCH | New 'gut wrenching' population estimates for North Atlantic right whalesRight whale population dangerously low 2:49 Researchers of the endangered North Atlantic right whale are dealing with a major blow this week, as the latest population estimates suggest there are only 356 right whales left. While the drone was able to cover more distance than the underwater glider, Sanders said it didn't spot any right whales this year. Sanders said the reduction in right whale deaths this year means she is hopeful Transport Canada is "doing something right."

Source: CBC News November 02, 2020 09:56 UTC