Another dead right whale found in the Gulf of St. Lawrence: federal officials
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The federal Department of Fisheries has confirmed that yet another North Atlantic right whale has been found dead in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
In all, the carcasses of 10 of the endangered mammals have been found in the Gulf since June 7.
The most recent find was reported Tuesday from the west coast of Newfoundland, though it remains unclear when the whale was first spotted.
The department issued a statement on Twitter say the “unprecedented number of right whale deaths is very concerning.”