Right whales earned their name because they were the "right" whale to kill; they swim close to the coast and they float when they die. There are just over 300 of these whales left and they are dying faster than they can reproduce. Today their deaths are caused by boat strikes and fishing line entanglements.

Female Right whales are supposed to be able to reproduce approximately every three years, but, in actuality, they are only able to reproduce every six to ten years. Them females are under too much stress, impacting their ability to gain enough weight and maintain their own health.

North Atlantic Right whales have faced endangerment before, they were spared in the 1935 when the US outlawed whaling these whales. They were later protected from death by creating safe zones during certain times of the year based on their migration patterns at the time. Climate change has forced them to change their migration patterns again, and the previous restrictions on human activity no longer keep them safe.

To learn more about North Atlantic Right whales, come to our screening of the film, "Last of the Right Whales." We are also hoping to raise awareness for the plight of this whale through North Atlantic Right Whale day on March 3rd, 2022. We are asking people to create whale art on this day. Will you help?