From nearly gone to 35,000 strong — Brazil's humpbacks are the comeback story of the century.
Humpback Whale Watching Surges in Brazil Where Population Has Grown 27-fold Since Whaling Ended
Humpback whale population in Brazil's Guanabara Bay surged from 2,000 in 1986 to 35,000 today, a 27-fold increase since commercial whaling ended. The recovery has boosted whale-watching tourism, with record sightings each season. Conservation efforts are paying off as the species thrives.
Source: Humpback Whale Watching Surges in Brazil Where Population Has Grown 27-fold Since Whaling Ended — Good News Network
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