Recognizing Massachusetts Right Whale Day
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Massachusetts declares April 24 as Right Whale Day to raise awareness about the endangered species
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First right whale mother and calf to pass through Cape Cod this year arrive
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rare encounters with marine giants
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31 critically endangered right whales seen off Massachusetts in unusual occurrence - CBS Boston
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31 critically endangered right whales seen off Massachusetts in unusual occurrence - CBS Boston
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Scientists unveil new names for 19 North Atlantic right whales - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA
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North Atlantic Right Whale Updates
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Orca whales, also known as killer whales, spotted off Nantucket
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Massachusetts marks first 'Right Whale Day