North Atlantic right whalesThe critically endangered North Atlantic right whales' annual return to the coast of the Southeast US will be celebrated on December 5, 2009, at Sea Walk Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Organised by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Jacksonville Zoo, Ocean Conservancy and Keepers of the Coast, whale lovers can join the celebration on the shores of the only known right whale calving area at the beginning of their calving season.
Many activities will be taking place, including a silent auction, kids' activities and exhibitions from many local organisations. Activities include beach cleanup, beach run, live music, etc.
With as few as 350 remaining, North Atlantic right whales are endangered, and are often threatened by human activities. The Right Whale Festival is an opportunity to celebrate right whales and the beginning of their calving season.
The goal is to heighten public awareness of both right whales and the importance of the area as the whales make their seasonal return to the waters off Florida and Georgia coasts, the only known North Atlantic right whale calving grounds. This one-day festival will inform and inspire the community to learn about right whales, their habitat, and conservation needs.
Organised by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Jacksonville Zoo, Ocean Conservancy and Keepers of the Coast, whale lovers can join the celebration on the shores of the only known right whale calving area at the beginning of their calving season.
Many activities will be taking place, including a silent auction, kids' activities and exhibitions from many local organisations. Activities include beach cleanup, beach run, live music, etc.
With as few as 350 remaining, North Atlantic right whales are endangered, and are often threatened by human activities. The Right Whale Festival is an opportunity to celebrate right whales and the beginning of their calving season.
The goal is to heighten public awareness of both right whales and the importance of the area as the whales make their seasonal return to the waters off Florida and Georgia coasts, the only known North Atlantic right whale calving grounds. This one-day festival will inform and inspire the community to learn about right whales, their habitat, and conservation needs.
