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The Rice's Whale: How This New Whale Species Is Fighting for Survival
When a mysterious 40-foot-long creature washed up on a Florida beach in 2019, researchers gained crucial evidence for what’s now known as the Rice’s whale, whose survival is threatened by the shipping industry.
Jan 7, 2022 3:00 PMAug 21, 2023 2:01 PM
After decades of study, the Rice’s whale species distinction has finally been locked in by scientists. (Courtesy of MFS SEFSC AND NEFSC under MMPA Permit)
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