It’s the annual naming day for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.

Scientists at the New England Aquarium have unveiled a new slate of named North Atlantic right whales — a tradition that helps researchers in the field identify the animals in real time.

This year’s whales include “Lasagna,” “Scorpion,” “Dandelion,” “Athena,” and more.

“Whale naming is a fun and lighthearted way to bring the community together,” said Amy Warren, scientific program officer in the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, who coordinates the efforts.

“It also allows us to connect with the whales at an individual level, including their habits and relatives,” Warren added.

Every right whale in the North Atlantic Right Whale Catalog has a number assigned to them, and ma

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