The North Atlantic right whale population is slowly increasing, with 15 calves born this winter, but experts warn that at least 50 calves are needed annually for recovery. The species is still at risk due to threats like ship collisions and fishing gear entanglement, and stronger protective laws are necessary. The population currently stands at approximately 384 individuals, having gained over 7% since 2020, but challenges remain due to a lack of reproductive females and past hunting. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)