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Whales Return But Face New Threats | Salt Lake City News
Humpback whales are staging epic comeback rallies off South Africa, gathering in massive supergroups of nearly 300 — a stunning sign of recovery thanks to the 1986 global whaling ban. Once solitary, these giants now thrive in rich feeding grounds, proving conservation works. But not all whales are winning: others still face deadly threats like fishing gear, boat strikes, and climate change. And with Middle East conflict rerouting ships around Africa, the rising whale populations now face a new peril — more collisions. Scientists are urging speed limits to protect these majestic giants as they…
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