The endangered North Atlantic right whale faces a further threat as another member of the species has been killed in a collision with a ship off the East Coast. The North Atlantic right whale, numbering less than 360, is highly vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear, exacerbating its already perilous situation. This incident compounds an already deadly year for the species, highlighting the urgent need for measures to protect these whales from human activities such as shipping and fishing. The continued loss of these majestic creatures underscores the pressing importance of safeguards to mitigate harmful interactions between whales and human maritime activities.