Category: How to Help Right Whales
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Scientist on Vacation- AIS and Lighthouses
Scott and Phyllis Rowley traveled to New England this summer to investigate the history of whale oil used in our Amelia Island lighthouse. During a visit to the Woods Island Lighthouse in Maine and Sapelo Island Lighthouse in Georgia, Scott discovered AIS StationKeepers installed in their lighthouse towers. He was able to share some of Read more
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2025 Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors Annual Meeting: “Change the Story”
The Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors met on February 8 at Story and Song Bookstore and Bistro in Fernandina Beach to conduct their annual meeting. The annual meeting is an excellent time to get information on how the calving season is going for the North Atlantic right whale. Their calving season is from November 15-April 15 Read more
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Join us for Baleen & Brew!
Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors is excited to invite you to join us on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 4:00-7:00pm at Disco Witch Brewing. Disco Witch Brewing is located at: 464073 State Road 200, Yulee, FL 32097 Meet the experts! This event will be an opportunity to meet right whale experts, Barb Zoodsma and Tom Pitchford. Read more
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Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule Petitions
The critically endangered North Atlantic right whale is facing extinction. This species is a part of an Unusual Mortality Event. Vessel strikes and entanglement are two of the major causes for the species decline. How can you help? There are two petitions that you can join to encourage your elected officials to take action to Read more
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Help the Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Fernandina!
Right whales offshore Fernandina: a historical perspective The Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors join the City of Fernandina Beach in celebrating its 200 year anniversary! We are excited to invite you to a special presentation that delves into the fascinating history of the North Atlantic right whale in Fernandina Beach. Join us as we uncover the Read more
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Get Involved in Right Whale Week!
Right Whale Week is coming up from October 25, 2024 to November 3, 2024 in Nassau County, Florida. The Right Whale Festival will be the big event to finish up the week at Main Beach Park on Amelia Island on November 2-3. Right Whale Week is happening to celebrate the return of the critically endangered Read more
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How to Help the North Atlantic Right Whale
Boat Safely and Responsibly Especially during the North Atlantic right whale calving season, November 15-April 15: *Post a lookout *Avoid boating at night or in rough seas. *Boat at the slowest safe speed, ideally 10 knots *Monitor VHF 16 Stay 500 Yards Away from North Atlantic Right Whales This is the law! For boats, drones, Read more