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Whales Are Returning But Threats Loom | San Antonio News
Whales are making a stunning comeback—scientists witnessed a record-breaking supergroup of nearly 300 humpbacks off South Africa, proof that global conservation efforts are working. Once down to fewer than 10,000, southern hemisphere humpbacks now number over 100,000. But not all whales are thriving; species like the North Atlantic right whale remain critically endangered. A new threat looms: rerouted shipping lanes due to Middle East conflicts are flooding whale migration zones with boats, increasing collision risks. Experts are urgently calling for mandatory ship speed limits to protect…
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