The North Atlantic right whale population is experiencing a significant increase in births, with 19 new calves documented this season, the highest number since 2015. This surge offers a glimmer of hope for the critically endangered species, which has fewer than 360 individuals remaining. However, scientists and conservationists caution that this positive development does not signify recovery. The primary threats of vessel strikes and entanglement in fishing gear continue to cause severe injuries and fatalities, outpacing the birth rate. Long-term survival requires sustained reductions in human-caused mortality. The recent calving boom, while encouraging, underscores the urgent need for continued and enhanced protective measures to prevent extinction. Read the full article at https://www.wired.com/story/a-north-atlantic-right-whale-baby-boom-is-on-but-the-species-remains-at-risk/