Name: Saving the Right Whale
Uploaded: 2021-01-01
Duration: 25 min 24 s
Description: The North Atlantic Right Whale is on the verge of extinction. The leading cause of death and injury to the whales is from ship strikes or entanglement in fishing lines. In this Breakthrough episode, we will hear from the leading experts and biologists who are racing to save this species.

The North Atlantic Right Whale is on the verge of extinction. The leading cause of death and injury to the whales is from ship strikes or entanglement in fishing lines. In this Breakthrough episode, we will hear from the leading experts and biologists who are racing to save this species.

This Breakthrough episode examines why North Atlantic right whales are nearing extinction, from ship strikes to deadly fishing-line entanglements. You will see how biologists, first responders, and fishermen use real-time acoustics and new gear ideas to reduce risk and buy the species time. It is a smart, high-stakes look at science in action.

Inside the urgent fight to save one of Earth’s rarest whales.

Saving the Right Whale

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Inside the urgent fight to save one of Earth’s rarest whales.

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Inside the urgent fight to save one of Earth’s rarest whales.

Love Saving the Right Whale? It’s just the start.

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Pick the plan that’s right for you.

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