Phoenix’s First Sighting

January 14, 1987: Phoenix is first spotted as she swims with her mother, Stumpy, off the coast of Georgia. More about right whales can be found in our Tale of a whale featured story.

January 14, 1987: Phoenix is first spotted as she swims with her mother, Stumpy, off the coast of Georgia.
New England Aquarium, Photographer Scott Mercer

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