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NPR reported

Around 370 North Atlantic right whales remain. Conservationists are focused on improving monitoring efforts for this highly endangered species. Whale surveys are essential for identifying and cataloging each right whale calf that is born. One effective tool used in these surveys is passive acoustic detection, which enables researchers to listen to whales underwater. Unfortunately, human activities are the primary threat to right whales. One of the main dangers is collisions with boats.

Conservationists are getting better at monitoring the movement of the highly endangered right whale. They hope it will encourage ships to slow down in an effort to save the species.

Read more  Technology helps endangered right whale monitoring : NPR