A recent research flight off the coast of New England made a remarkable discovery - a large gathering of whales, including an unusually high number of an endangered species. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported 161 sightings of seven different whale species on May 25 in the waters south of Martha's Vineyard and southeast of Nantucket.
The sightings were particularly notable for the presence of 93 sei whales, marking one of the highest concentrations of this rare species observed during a single flight. The diverse group of whales also included two orcas, a rare sight in the region, with one of them spotted carrying a tuna in its mouth.
