Officials hail 'encouraging' number of north Atlantic right whale births

At least 14 new calves seen off south-eastern US this seasonAdvocacy group warns of ongoing 'unusual mortality event'Wildlife officials in Florida have reported an "encouraging" number of sightings of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales off the south-eastern US, including at least 14 new calves, three born to first-time mothers. Related: Left stranded: US military sonar linked to whale beachings in Pacific, say scientists Continue reading...