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Rare Sighting: Gray Whale Returns to the Atlantic Off Nantucket Coast

by Sonia Park
Rare Sighting: Gray Whale Returns to the Atlantic Off Nantucket Coast

In a remarkable turn of events, a gray whale, a species long believed to be extinct in the Atlantic Ocean for over two centuries, has been spotted about 30 miles off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The sighting has sparked excitement among marine enthusiasts and scientists, offering a rare glimpse into the possible impact of climate change on the migratory patterns of marine life.

This week, an aerial survey team captured footage of the gray whale as it gracefully navigated the waters, engaging in feeding behaviors that involved diving and resurfacing multiple times. The unexpected presence of this elusive species. . .

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