When widespread commercial whaling stopped after the International Whaling Commission’s moratorium came into force in 1986, there was a reasonable expectation that some whale populations would recover. However, a red flag of concern has just been raised for one great whale species – a species that was rebounding after being heavily depleted by whaling. This is the southern right whale (Eubalaena australis), one of the true giants of the sea (growing up to 56 feet/17 metres long) and, up until now, a shining symbol of hope for ocean recovery.
Given our present focus on the climate emergency, it may not come as a surprise .....
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