Threats to North Atlantic Right Whales

By Charles Mayo Nantucket History Topics:

Recording of the North Atlantic Right Whales: On the Path to Extinction lecture held at the Whaling Museum on Thursday, August 30, 2018.

Dr. Mayo describes the history and present conditions of the North Atlantic right whale including the results of recent studies suggesting that the species is on the path to extinction.

The Nantucket Historical Association preserves and interprets the history of Nantucket through its programs, collections, and properties, in order to promote the island’s significance and foster an appreciation of it among all audiences.

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