Whale Comeback: Antarctic Giants on the Rise, But Conservation Efforts Must Continue!
Image Credit: pilipenkod/123rf.com Humpback whale populations in the Southern Ocean have experienced a remarkable resurgence, nearing pre-whaling levels, according to recent findings by researchers conducting surveys near the South Orkney Islands. In February, scientists recorded multiple groups of over 100 feeding whales in a single day, a scene reminiscent of accounts from early polar explorers….