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 NARWC Annual report card

The members of the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium agreed in 2004 that an annual “report card” on the status of right whales would be useful. This report card includes updates on the status of the cataloged population, mortalities and entanglement events, and a summary of current management and research efforts that have occurred over the previous 12 months. The Board views this report as a valuable asset in assessing and tracking the effects of research studies and management strategies over time. The Report Card is drafted annually and presented to the NARWC Membership at the fall annual meeting.

Citing the Annual Report Card
Document specific citations are included as a footer in each document. Questions regarding the report card should be directed to Heather Pettis.

North Atlantic Right Whale Species Estimate

On Monday, October 25, 2021, the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium announced that the North Atlantic right whale population dropped to 336 in 2020, an eight percent decrease from 2019. The latest estimate, which comes ahead of the Consortium’s annual meeting, is down from 366 in 2019. Notably, the population estimate is the lowest number for the species in nearly 20 years. Full release is HERE.  
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This estimate, as well as an annual summary of right whale research, management, and monitoring activities, will be included with the 2021 Annual Report Card when released in early 2022.
Report Cards
  • 2021 NARWC Report Card
  • 2020 NARWC Report Card
  • 2019 NARWC Report Card
  • 2018 NARWC Report Card
  • Amended 2017 NARWC Report Card
  • 2017 NARWC Report Card
  • 2016 NARWC Report Card​
  • 2015 NARWC Report Card
  • 2014 NARWC Report Card
  • 2013 NARWC Report Card
  • 2012 NARWC Report Card
  • 2011 NARWC Report Card
  • 2010 NARWC Report Card
  • 2009 NARWC Report Card Addendum
  • 2008-2009 NARWC Report Card to the IWC
  • 2007 NARWC Report Card
  • 2006 NARWC Report Card
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  • Home
    • Mandate
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  • ANNUAL MEETING
    • Upcoming Meeting
    • Registration and Important Dates
    • Abstract Submission
    • Venue and Accommodations
    • Information for Presenters
    • Meeting Policies
    • Press
    • Previous Meetings
  • NARWC Databases
    • Photo and Data Submission
    • Sightings Database
    • Identification Database >
      • NARW Catalog Reports
    • Accessing NARWC Data
    • NARWC Data Access Request Archive
  • Right Whale News
  • Report Cards
  • Resources
    • Educational Activities