Off Georgia's coast, scientists are intensifying efforts to monitor North Atlantic right whales, which number about 370, through techniques such as boat and aerial surveys and passive acoustic detection using underwater microphones. These whales, hunted nearly to extinction in the 19th century, face threats from human activities, including fishing gear entanglements and vessel strikes, particularly in their calving grounds in the Southeastern U.S. Efforts aim to increase vessel compliance with speed regulations and raise awareness. Scientists hope improved tracking and monitoring, combined with public engagement, will protect these endangered whales and support population recovery.