The Song of the Whale docked in Boston. Photo credit: Charles Mathewson.
The Song of the Whale research vessel recently docked in Boston, and scientists aboard are hoping to learn how to protect right whales.
North Atlantic right whales are a critically-endangered species, with fewer than 340 remaining.
Song of the Whale studies the whales along shipping corridors and fishing grounds during migration seasons.
WATD’s Charles Mathewson interviewed Dr. Oliver Boisseau and experts in this three-part series.
Part One (Aired Monday, 5/8/23):
An unusual research vessel has docked in Boston. Its crew will gather information about whales in the local waters. They have a message that our Charles Mathewson conveys.
Part Two (Aired Tuesday, 5/9/23):
We’ve all heard about the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. But, do you know what they eat and how much each day? Our Charles Mathewson continues his report on new whale research.
Part Three (Aired Wednesday, 5/10/23):
Have you listened to a whale recently? A sailing research vehicle named Song of the Whale is now, and the Northern Atlantic Right Whales may be telling it how to save them. Our Charles Mathewson has more.
