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Humpback whale population recovery drives surge in sightings and whale-watching tourism off Rio de Janeiro

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Humpback whale sightings off Rio de Janeiro's coast are surging as the species recovers from commercial whaling. The population has grown from about 2,000 to roughly 35,000 over 40 years, nearing pre-whaling levels. This recovery is driving increased demand for whale-watching excursions during their annual migration.

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The species' population has jumped from around 2,000 to around 35,000 in approximately 40 years, close to their population before whaling
Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro's coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial whaling
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro’s coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial whaling, prompting an acceleration in the demand for whale-watching excursions to spot the huge marine creatures du

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