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PACTV News Review of NECWA

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This fall, Kim Miot from Plymouth Public Access TV stopped by the NECWA office to chat with Krill and some of our staff members and interns on what NECWA is doing in the New England community. Kim also interviews NECWA staff members Courtney Callahan and Danny Marston. Visit YouTube to view this short video by clicking   HERE

Thanksgiving Holiday Note from NECWA

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North American Right Whale Consortium Overview by NECWA Intern Barbara Cross

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Location for NARW annual meeting The North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium meet this past week on November 2 nd and 3 rd at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in order to share scientific work done by researchers studying Right Whales in the waters of the Gulf of Maine extending down to Florida. The consortium was composed of an executive committee and elected board members as well as scientists, fishermen, students and governing environmental bodies traveling from the east coast of the US and Canada. A misty day in New Bedford, MA Among the topics discussed were accounts of lethal and nonlethal entanglement, critical habitat, calf exchange between mothers, new technologies for 3-D imaging, theories on feeding habits relating to flamingo anatomy, migration patterns and much more. The consortium included line fishing displays from commercial lobster fishermen, and the continuing efforts from grade school students, “The Calvineers” who advocate for the recovery of the North At

Shop for the Holidays with NECWA

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Support NECWA by shopping for holiday items through our new online store. To visit our store, click HERE Pick-up some great deals on t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and other items. Each purchase supports NECWA mission of helping to better understand and protect the unique coastal marine wildlife of New England. NECWA is an all-volunteer organization so all purchases go directly to support our many projects and activities. Thank you for your interest and your support.