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CELPIP Practice Reading: Reading for Information ID: #63107 Hard North Atlantic right whales: entanglement and spotting

Read the following passage.

A. North Atlantic right whales are large baleen whales that feed on tiny copepods by skimming with open mouths. They were named right whales by early whalers because they swam slowly near shore and floated when killed. Hunting drove the population to a tiny remnant, and recovery has been slow. Today's remaining whales are closely monitored in Canadian and U.S. Atlantic waters, including the Gulf of St. Lawrence. A careful description of north atlantic right whales starts with what it is before listing exceptions. In Canadian settings, north atlantic right whales shows up in both large cities and smaller communities.

B. Entanglement in fishing gear is a leading human threat: ropes can wrap flippers, flukes, and mouths, causing injury, infection, or drowning. Ship strikes are another major risk when whales feed near busy shipping lanes. Speed restrictions and seasonal fishery closures aim to reduce both dangers during peak whale presence. Call-in networks let mariners report sightings quickly. When equipment or schedules fail, staff adjust routines so the public still gets clear guidance.

C. Researchers identify individuals by callosity patterns - rough patches of skin on the head that host distinctive whale lice clusters. Aerial surveys, acoustic buoys, and photo catalogues track who is where each season. Calving rates and deaths are watched closely because the population remains critically small. International cooperation matters when the same animals cross the Canada-U.S. border.

D. Whale-watching rules require minimum distances so boats do not crowd resting or feeding animals. Coastal communities debate how to protect whales without destroying fishing livelihoods. Gear innovations such as ropeless traps are being tested to cut entanglement risk. Public dashboards share recent detections so ships can slow down when whales are nearby. Future upgrades will likely focus on clearer communication as much as new hardware.

E. Not given in any of the above paragraphs.

Decide which paragraph, A to D, has the information given in each statement below. Select E if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs.

 - 1. Right whales feed on tiny copepods by skimming with open mouths.

 - 2. Entanglement in fishing gear is a leading human threat.

 - 3. Individuals are identified by callosity patterns on the head.

 - 4. Right whales were never hunted because they were too fast to catch.

 - 5. Ship speed restrictions aim to reduce strike risk.

 - 6. Ropeless fishing gear is being tested to cut entanglements.

 - 7. The population is so large that monitoring is considered unnecessary.

 - 8. Acoustic buoys help track where whales are seasonally.

 - 9. Whale-watching rules set minimum distances from the animals.

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