Injured North Atlantic Right Whale Calf Given Antibiotics, But Prognosis 'Poor'
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the prognosis is "poor" for a North Atlantic right whale calf suffering from injuries.
As SeafoodNews reported in early January, a number of right whale calves were spotted, sparking hope for the endangered whales. However, one calf photographed off the coast of Georgia was found to have two "s-shaped injuries," which experts say are consistent with a propeller. NOAA reports that they were able to relocate the injured calf and its mother, #2369, "Derecha," off Fernandina Beach, Florida...
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