Researchers worried by decline in migrating humpback whales off WA
Headline: Researchers worry about declining whale numbers off Western Australia's coast. Humpbacks migrating along the coast have fewer sightings and strandings this year, with researchers concerned about a developing trend across the Southern Hemisphere. Whale watchers have reported fewer calves, more stranded whales, and a drop in population numbers.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 00:02 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 00:12 UTC
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