New Zealand: Survey shows drop in humpback whale numbers

The number of humpback whales in the South Pacific is continuing to drop, an annual survey that follows the species' movements said Wednesday.

The two-week survey by the Department of Conservation monitors humpback whales passing through New Zealand's Cook Strait, on their way to breeding grounds in the South Pacific. Helped by retired whalers, only 14 whales were spotted compared with 18 at the same time last year and 47 in 2004....

Source: Survey shows drop in humpback whale numbers

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