First Right Whale Calf in the SEUS
The first
calf of the season was spotted on December 20th by the Georgia aerial survey team offshore from Talbot Island.
The mother is Whale #2040, named Naevus. Although we have not seen her in our
area, the acoustic research team recorded her and her previous calf in February
2011, north of the St. Augustine Inlet. To
date, eight right whales have been identified in the SE US, spotted off Fernandina Beach and areas to the north. Wind, rain
and fog have grounded aerial surveys for the last week and the whales could be
moving south by now, so keep those eyes peeled when you are along the coast!
Art Show Opening Includes Benefit
for Project
In
conjunction with the art show opening reception for photographic artist Bob
Carlsen, Ocean Books & Art will raffle a 16” X 20” matted and framed print
of “Dawn at Flagler Pier” to benefit the Marineland Right Whale Project. It all
takes place this Friday, 3 January, 5:30 to 8:30 PM across from the Flagler
Beach Pier. Hope to see you there!
Happy New
Year to All!
