Barb Zoodsma, NOAA Fisheries Southeast U.S. Right Whale Recovery Program Coordinator

Expert, Barb Zoodsma, NOAA Fisheries Southeast U.S. Right Whale Recovery Program Coordinator called in to the show to talk about The Right Whale Festival celebrating the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal water off northeast Florida and Georgia, where they give birth to and nurse their young. With as few as 450 remaining, this family-fun event raises awareness of the threats to right whales and how we can help in their recovery. The festival highlights local efforts to protect these whales from extinction, as well as ocean-themed activities and exhibits that emphasize education and environmentally responsible adventures and products.