On January 8, the count jumped up to 18 calves, according to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. North Atlantic Right Whales can reach 140,000 pounds, grow as long as 52 feet, and make it to 70 years-old. Funded by the United States Army Corps of EngineersWhile animal mothers with their babies are always an endearing sight to see, it’s particularly uplifting for North Atlantic right whales, as the species is critically endangered. Right whale Catalog #3593 and calf sighted January 6, 2026 approximately 13.5 nautical miles off Jacksonville Beach, Florida. There are currently an estimated 384 North Atlantic right whales left, less than 80 of which are females that are actively reproducing.