Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Calf Likely to Die from Boat Strike

The incident highlights the ongoing threat human activities pose to the critically endangered species, with less than 360 individuals remaining.

An endangered North Atlantic right whale calf is expected to die after being struck by a boat propeller, causing severe injuries to its head, mouth, and lip.
The calf's mother, Juno, is one of fewer than 70 breeding females left in the species, raising concerns about the future of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Since 2008, at least 14 right whales have been struck by vessels in U.S. waters, leading to death or serious injury.
Human activities, particularly vessel strikes and entanglement in fishing gear, are the leading causes of death among North Atlantic right whales.
Efforts to reduce boat speed limits and implement enhanced regulations to protect the species have been unsuccessful so far.