We’re excited to announce that following advocacy by CLF, Massachusetts’ newly released biodiversity report officially supports designating Cashes Ledge as a national marine sanctuary. Thank you, @massgovernor, for championing this cradle of marine life! https://t.co/gf91X3qJi3
Marine national monuments are the national parks of the sea.
The Trump administration's reckless attack sacrifices endangered wildlife, scientific progress, and centuries of natural heritage for short-term gain.
https://t.co/OA9Umea4Oa
In the past month, scientists have reported three new North Atlantic right whale babies … and three more whales entangled in fishing gear.
Two of the entangled whales aren’t likely to survive. Help us ensure the babies don’t meet the same fate:
https://t.co/eBQ6iJiUZ7
Say hello to the 2nd North Atlantic right whale calf of the season!
This baby is one of fewer than 400 right whales left in the world. Let's protect right whale migration paths so calves like this make it to their first birthday:
https://t.co/6KOZj6I7WG
According to scientists, the estimated right whale population has grown to apprx 372 🐋
While this is good news, the population still isn’t growing fast enough to recover. The species won't thrive until we protect them from boats & fishing gear.
https://t.co/cROphLAvNl
Why are we nominating Cashes Ledge to become a National Marine Sanctuary?
This new, free PBS special shares some of what makes this underwater mountain range such a magical, vital place.
https://t.co/7b4thMdLmT
🎉 BIG NEWS: 🎉
CLF has officially nominated Cashes Ledge to become a National Marine Sanctuary, granting it permanent protections that will safeguard this marine treasure for future generations.
https://t.co/j9Xa6hJ5mK
Calving season is only months away and right whale mothers and calves will suffer the most if new speed limit protections are not in effect.
https://t.co/cDLI1DpRom
Guess who was seen yesterday in Maine waters? Hint: 🦋🐋🐋
North Atlantic #RightWhale "Butterfly" (Catalog #1425) and her calf were spotted 15 miles SE of Jonesport, Maine by the Aquarium's #AndersonCabotCenter For Ocean Life aerial survey team!
📸: NEAq; NMFS permit #25739