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Martha is a North Atlantic right whale tracked by marine conservationists in the Atlantic Ocean to monitor the health of the remaining critically endangered whales.
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What species is Martha the whale?
Martha is identified as a North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis. That is different from a humpback whale or a southern right whale. [NOAA Fisheries](https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/north-atlantic-right-whale)
How do researchers identify an individual right whale like Martha?
Researchers compare photographs of the unique callosity pattern on the whale's head, along with scars and body markings. NOAA uses this photo-identification data to track movement, health, and population changes.
Where might Martha travel during the year?
North Atlantic right whales commonly move between feeding areas in New England and Canadian waters and calving areas off Florida and Georgia. The route passes through busy shipping and fishing grounds.
What are the main threats to Martha's species?
The two major human-caused threats are entanglement in fishing gear and collisions with vessels. Eubalaena glacialis is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
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