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VIDEO Grey Whale sighted off New England 200 years after species’ Atlantic extinction
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The YouTube video titled "Gray whale believed to be extinct in Atlantic ocean for 200 years spotted off Massachusetts coast" discusses the remarkable sighting of a gray whale off the coast of Massachusetts. Marine biology researchers, during an aerial survey, spotted this rare gray whale just 30 miles south of Nantucket. This species was previously believed to be extinct in the Atlantic Ocean for two centuries.
The gray whale was identified by its distinctive features, including the lack of a dorsal fin and its gray and white spotted coloring. Researchers from the New England Aquarium, Kate Lemley and Ora O'Brien, were astonished by this discovery. The sighting is considered extraordinary as these whales were not expected to exist in these waters.
Scientists attribute the presence of the gray whale in the Atlantic to the melting ice in the Northwest Passage in the Arctic, indicating this as the likely route taken by the whale. This event has significant implications for marine biology and highlights the importance of monitoring and studying marine life in various oceanic regions.
For Windows users interested in marine biology and environmental conservation, this video showcases the impact of environmental changes on marine species and the importance of conservation efforts to protect endangered marine life.
The gray whale was identified by its distinctive features, including the lack of a dorsal fin and its gray and white spotted coloring. Researchers from the New England Aquarium, Kate Lemley and Ora O'Brien, were astonished by this discovery. The sighting is considered extraordinary as these whales were not expected to exist in these waters.
Scientists attribute the presence of the gray whale in the Atlantic to the melting ice in the Northwest Passage in the Arctic, indicating this as the likely route taken by the whale. This event has significant implications for marine biology and highlights the importance of monitoring and studying marine life in various oceanic regions.
For Windows users interested in marine biology and environmental conservation, this video showcases the impact of environmental changes on marine species and the importance of conservation efforts to protect endangered marine life.