On October 21, a mother North Atlantic right whale and her calf were spotted off the coast of Quebec near the Îles-de-la-Madeleine during a surveillance flight, as reported by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. This sighting is significant because the North Atlantic right whale is considered critically endangered, with efforts ongoing to monitor and protect the remaining population. Cetologists have expressed excitement over this sighting, as it highlights the presence of these whales in Canadian waters, which is increasingly rare due to various threats, including entanglement in fishing gear and habitat loss. The sighting occurred in an area between New Brunswick's Acadian Peninsula and Prince Edward Island, underscoring the importance of monitoring marine activities in these regions to ensure the safety of these endangered whales.
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