Record Right Whale Sightings Near Cape Cod
Researchers have documented a record number of North Atlantic right whales in Cape Cod Bay during recent survey seasons. Aerial and vessel surveys counted unusually high concentrations of the critically endangered species, drawing attention from conservation agencies and marine scientists.
Why Cape Cod Bay Attracts Right Whales
Cape Cod Bay offers dense patches of copepods, a key prey source, especially in spring. Calm, shallow waters and predictable currents create feeding conditions that draw right whales, including mothers with calves and endangered individuals.
Conservation Efforts and Monitoring
Federal and state agencies coordinate on speed restrictions, vessel distancing rules, and real-time tracking to reduce ship strikes and entanglement risks. For current sightings and management updates, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides official right whale information at https://www.noaa.gov/right-whales.
