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As Antarctic blue whales advance along the road to recovery, continued oversight is key

Phys.org · WORLD · Science · 11/5/2026, 4:00:13 PM

Antarctic blue whales appear to be creeping back from the brink of extinction after 50 years of protection. A new study estimates the total population at 4,018, up from 418 after the last reported whale catch in 1973.

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