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Research reinforces this rare Gulf whale is a unique species
The study says genetic and physical evidence strengthens the case for recognizing Rice's whale as a separate species.
- A recently published study provides evidence that the Rice's whale is a distinct species, living exclusively in the Gulf offshore Florida.
- The Trump administration questions whether the species should be considered endangered, proposing to drill for oil closer to Florida shores.
- Rice's whales can measure up to 41 feet long and weigh up to 60,000 pounds, ranking as one of the most at-risk whales in the Gulf.
- A federal comment period ended Monday regarding offshore drilling operations, as the administration continues to doubt the species' rarity and protections.
- Teams of university and federal researchers mapped data from Rice's whales to ensure public awareness of ongoing research and validate the species' status.
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Research reinforces this rare Gulf whale is a unique species
A recently published study adds more scientific weight to a claim the Trump administration is trying to discredit: The Rice’s whale, Earth’s only filter-feeding whale that lives exclusively in the Gulf of Mexico offshore Florida, is a species of its own.
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