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Coverage dated February 14, 2024

Endangered right whale floating dead off Georgia is rare species’ second fatality since January

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The carcass of a North Atlantic right whale found floating off the coast of Georgia marks the second known death in the past month for the critically endangered whale species. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the dead whale off Tybee Island east of Savann…

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    Endangered right whale floating dead off Georgia is rare species' second fatality since January - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The carcass of a North Atlantic right whale found floating off the coast of Georgia marks the second known death in the past month for the critically endangered whale species. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the dead whale off Tybee Island east of Savann…

  2. WOWK Charleston

    Endangered right whale floating dead off Georgia is rare species’ second fatality since January (opens WOWK Charleston)

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    SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The carcass of a North Atlantic right whale found floating off the coast of Georgia marks the second known death in the past month for the critically endangered whale species. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the dead whale off Tybee Island east of Savann…

  3. New York Times

    A Rare Whale Is Found Dead Off Georgia (opens New York Times)

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    It’s the latest sign of trouble for North Atlantic right whales, which are critically endangered. This was the second of the species to be found dead in the past few weeks.

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