The content describes the sightings of various North Atlantic right whales and their calves off the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina during the 2023-2024 calving season. The whales include Swerve, Butterfly, Skittle, Wolf, Juno, Braces, Fenway, Legato, Halo, Marilyn Monroe, Palmetto, Dog-Ear, Half Note, Catalog No. 3780, Horton, Freckles, Dune, and Limulus. The sightings were made by research teams from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, operating under NOAA permits. The whales’ ages range from 18 to 37 years old, with some giving birth for the first time and others having multiple calves. The photos captured during aerial surveys were funded by various organizations, including the Army Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard, Navy, NOAA Fisheries, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The content highlights the efforts to monitor and protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale population during their calving season.
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