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Skip to content * Home * About * Events * Whale News * Contact * Resources Join the Cause Ways to Help Amelia Island Is at the heart of the NARW calving grounds. Take Action Now PROTECTING NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES THROUGH EDUCATION & AWARENESS. The North Atlantic Right Whale is a critically endangered species. Less than 350 exist today. The two major causes of the population decline are death from entanglement in fishing gear and collisions with vessels. ABOUT 350 Number of North Atlantic Right Whales left alive ABOUT 70 Number of breeding females left alive 52 Right whales can be 52 feet long 140,000 Right whales can weigh up to 140,000 pounds ✓ Slow down when boating ✓ Keep a lookout NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES MEASURE UP TO 52 FEET LONG AND 140,000 POUNDS, YET THEY ARE EXTREMELY HARD TO SEE FROM THE SURFACE OF THE OCEAN. How To Help RIGHT WHALES MIGRATE TO AMELIA ISLAND TO GIVE BIRTH AND NURTURE THEIR CALVES. Our goal is to help keep them safe from entanglements and vessel strikes. Check out the latest news UPCOMING EVENTS WITH THE AMELIA ISLAND WHALE AMBASSADORS April 11, 2024 Right Whale Baby Shower Join us to celebrate the new calves that have been born this season! April 20, 2024 AIWA Booth at Earth Day Turtle Fest Visit our booth at the Earth Day Turtle Fest to learn more about the North Atlantic Right Whale. May 2, 2024 Shrimp Fest Parade Reach out to our group to walk in the parade with us or look for us while you watch the parade! May 18, 2024 AIWA Booth at the Wild Amelia Nature Fest Visit our booth at the Wild Amelia Nature Fest to learn more about the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. November 2-3, 2024 Right Whale Festival Learn all about the North Atlantic Right Whale at the Right Whale Festival at Main Beach. November 2024 Whale Sighting/Alert Training A 1.5 hour training with Julie Albert of Blue World Research Institute. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS IS THE NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE ENDANGERED? North Atlantic Right Whales have been listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act since 1970. WHY IS AMELIA ISLAND AN IMPORTANT LOCATION FOR NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES? Amelia Island is central to the areas where the North Atlantic Right Whale travels to birth and nurture their calves every year, from November-April. DO NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES NEED MY HELP? Yes. Entanglement in fishing gear and vessel strikes are the main causes of death for the NARW. You can be a voice to help protect these whales. HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? Send us an email to let us know you’re interested in helping! Learn more about the north atlantic right whale WHALE NEWS * North Atlantic Right Whale Education NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE EXHIBIT AT TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER * NARW Calf news THE TRAGIC STORY OF THE FIRST RIGHT WHALE CALF SPOTTED IN THE 2023-24 SEASON * How to Help Right Whales HOW TO HELP THE NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE Look for updates on Facebook and Instagram! * Facebook * Instagram COMPANY * Home * About * Events * Whale News * Contact * Resources RESOURCES * Home * About * Events * Whale News * Contact * Resources CONTACT * Home * About * Events * Whale News * Contact * Resources © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved.