Right Whale Genome Project

Using conservation genomics and GE3LS data to help protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Visit our website for more info!

[Oceana Canada @OceanaCAN]

Good news! Researchers from @smuhalifax, have acquired funding from @FishOceansCAN, to help update the DNA database for critically endangered right whales. This research will unlock vital insights into their reproduction and genetic diversity. https://t.co/fqxaMVfHuV

[Saint Mary’s University @smuhalifax]

Did you know? @SMUScience professor Dr. Timothy Frasier is leading a groundbreaking project to update the DNA database of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. 🐋🔬🌊 Learn about this important research: https://t.co/pXt7NyWmLh #WorldWithoutLimits

[Right Whale Genome Project @RWGenome]

We're excited to share the newest publication by one of our PhD Candidates, Richard Orton, discussing genomic evidence of purging in the North Atlantic right whale https://t.co/7J9STgHHF3
Thanks to @rushdhill for the incredible artwork used to summarize this research!

[Genome Atlantic @GenomeAtlantic]

Science is our most powerful conservation tool - and today the science of #Genomics is shedding light & some good news about the beloved, endangered #NorthAtlanticRightWhale https://t.co/qcdWqbOLVV @GenomeAtlantic @GenomeCanada @smuhalifax @NEAQ @RWGenome @FishOceansCAN

[Genome Atlantic @GenomeAtlantic]

Encouraging findings about the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale! https://t.co/3KVTyuwFUd
@Genomeatlantic @Genomecanada @smuhalifax @NEAQ @RWGenome

[SMUScience @SMUScience]

More research results on endangered North Atlantic right whales from this dedicated team!
#dowhatyoudo

[David Abel @davabel]

Another critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has been found suffering from a severe entanglement in what appears to be fishing gear. This male, known oddly as Dropcloth, was found in Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence, according to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

[Right Whale Genome Project @RWGenome]

Congratulations to one of our PhD candidates @Crossman_C on the publication of this paper! 🎉 We’re excited to be sharing more of the great research happening with the Right Whale Genome Project. @GenomeAtlantic @GenomeCanada @_researchNS @SMUScience

[Carla Crossman @Crossman_C]

Excited to share our new paper on the impacts of inbreeding on North Atlantic right whales https://t.co/IaqU9qgfEZ
@RWGenome @GenomeAtlantic @tfrasierDNA and thanks to @rushdhill for the amazing artwork

[New England Aquarium @NEAQ]

The 20th #NorthAtlanticRightWhale calf of the '23-'24 season has been spotted! 💙

Right whale mom "Pico" (#3270), identified by #AndersonCabotCenter scientists, was seen off the VA coast on June 1, with a previously unknown calf.

Research: HDR Inc., under NMFS permit #21482

[Genome Atlantic @GenomeAtlantic]

Groan....😣😣😣 Happy #DNADay to the good folks at @GenomePrairie!

[Genome Atlantic @GenomeAtlantic]

Thanks for the shout-out, @GenomeCanada! A healthy #NorthAtlanticRightWhale population is important for a healthy #OceanEnvironment! @GenomeAtlantic @smuhalifax @NEAQ @RWGenome

[Genome Canada @GenomeCanada]

On 🌏day we salute and celebrate everyone working to make a difference as we continue to invest in genomics to invest in our planet.👀 at this cool 🐋conservation project: https://t.co/jh28Dc1B9j
@EarthDay

#EarthDay2024 #conservation #adaptation #mitigation

[Canadian Whale Institute @CanWhaleInst]

North Atlantic right whale #1950, one of this year's mothers, has been found dead. Read the update from @NOAAFisheries.

[New England Aquarium @NEAQ]

Since Jan 2024, when Juno's calf was first seen with severe propeller injuries consistent with a #VesselStrike, there has been concern it would not survive. Last week, the calf was reported deceased.

More: https://t.co/uuSrvaCSQq

#AndersonCabotCenter #RightWhales

[Right Whale Genome Project @RWGenome]

... *roles*... Spelling might not be my best skill 😅

[Right Whale Genome Project @RWGenome]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! We're extra grateful today for all the amazing women who fill many rolls on this project. They are leaders, managers, researchers, scientists, and more. Check out our teams page to learn more about their amazing work! 👩‍🔬
https://t.co/LtTGjOTZ9y

[Right Whale Genome Project @RWGenome]

@GenomeCanada @GenomeAtlantic @SMUScience @smuhalifax @_researchNS

[Canadian Whale Institute @CanWhaleInst]

Where are the right whales? This map shows their positions within the last two weeks. For more, check out https://t.co/NXNGaDDs31

#map #northatlanticrightwhale #canadianwhaleinstitute #campobellowhalerescueteam #cwi

[Right Whale Genome Project @RWGenome]

Meet Philip Hamilton! Having worked with right whales since 1986, we're grateful to have his expertise as a lead on this project. Watch his interview video to learn more about him and his involvement in the project! 📽️
@NEAQ @GenomeAtlantic @_researchNS
https://t.co/jZicPSk9bc

[New England Aquarium @NEAQ]

We are up to 19 North Atlantic right whale mom-calf pairs this season! ☺️

🐋 Mom #18: "Skittle" (Catalog #3260)

🐋 Mom #19: 19-year-old "Dog-Ear" (Catalog #3590)

More: https://t.co/nFcsAucM16

📸: @CMAquarium; NOAA permit #26919

#AndersonCabotCenter