Physical Statistics: Right whales can reach 60 feet in length. They tend to be rather rotund in nature, weighing up to 80 tons.

Field Marks: Due to the nature of the blowholes, which are further apart than other baleen species, a right whale’s blow is v-shaped if seen from behind and is very low and bushy. While on the surface, the most noticeable feature is the large, broad back and lack of a dorsal fin. The flippers are rather large, dark and paddle-shaped. When diving, the right whale will bring its large, dark tail out of the water and will occasionally stay down for over 20 minutes at a time. With the exception of spring, right whales are usually seen in this area traveling alone or in pairs. Right whales are the most endangered cetacean in the North Atlantic.