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In September, Canadian researchers captured images of a previously unidentified North Atlantic right whale calf off Anticosti Island, Quebec. Scientists from New England Aquarium confirmed it is likely a few months old and was missed during winter monitoring. This discovery brings the total number of identified calves this season to 24, marking the most productive year since 2009. The global population of North Atlantic right whales is around 380, with significant declines since 2010. The calf was seen with its 38-year-old mother, "Silt," who may have given birth in the southeastern U.S. The species faces threats from ship collisions and fishing gear entanglements, and conservationists criticize delays in protective measures.