Rice’s Whale 2022 Jersey Tee – By Soon to Be Mythical
If you’ve ever wanted to wear a missing poster for a marine mammal, the Rice’s Whale 2022 Jersey Tee is your deep-sea elegy. Featuring a photo-realistic graphic of the elusive Rice’s Whale and the haunting text “Be on the lookout, Rice’s Whale, last seen 2022,” this tee is a darkly humorous tribute to one of the rarest whales on Earth. Made from 100% cotton (heathered colors are a cotton blend), it’s soft enough for everyday wear and bold enough to spark uncomfortable conversations at brunch.
And because extinction shouldn’t be a punchline, a portion of every Rice’s Whale 2022 Jersey Tee purchase goes directly to non-profits working to protect endangered species—before they become the next myth.
Why It’s Tragically Perfect
The Rice’s Whale 2022 Jersey Tee is for those who know that “last seen” shouldn’t apply to a living species. With fewer than 100 individuals estimated to exist, and threats like ship strikes, oil spills, and noise pollution stacking up, this Gulf of Mexico native is vanishing faster than your faith in humanity.
This tee doesn’t just mourn—it mocks the absurdity of losing a whale in a world full of satellites and sonar. It’s a wearable warning label for the Anthropocene.
Endangered Stats
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Species: Balaenoptera ricei
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Last confirmed sighting: 2022
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Estimated population: Fewer than 100 individuals
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Habitat: Northeastern Gulf of Mexico
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Conservation status: Critically endangered under the Endangered Species Act
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Threats: Ship strikes, oil exploration, habitat degradation, and general human nonsense
Perfect For
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Ocean lovers with a dark sense of humor
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Conservationists who prefer their activism with edge
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Fans of ethically made, statement-driven streetwear
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People who think “Save the Whales” should come with receipts
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Anyone who wants to wear a PSA for a species most people don’t know exists
The Rice’s Whale 2022 Jersey Tee by Soon to Be Mythical is more than a shirt—it’s a gallows-humor salute to a species slipping through our fingers. Wear it loud, wear it proud, and maybe—just maybe—help keep the next one off the extinction list.
