Entangled Mother Right Whale and Calf Spotted Off Cape Cod

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A right whale that researchers have been trying to free of a rope since last year has made it safely to Cape Cod, part of the species’ regular migration route.

In spite of the situation, Snow Cone made the 1,300 migration to Georgia, where the whales give birth, and had her second calf in December. Rescuers have spotted her since, but decided it wouldn't be safe to try to further free her from the rope with her new calf at her side.

Research teams have been concerned that the remaining rope could cause or reopen wounds that could get infected. There are only an estimated 336 North Atlantic right whales left in existence, so confirmation that Snow Cone and her calf, which appears healthy, are continuing the migration back north is good news. The Center For Coastal Studies said their team will continue to track Snow Cone and the calf.Local researchers are studying these migration patterns, which have been changing over time.

The whales are protected by state and federal law and these teams have special training and permits for the type of research and rescue work. If you see a right whale, you should move away and give the animals space - it is against the law to be within 500 yards of a right whale.

 

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