Whale census records unexplained drop in sightings off WA's South West
A 60 percent drop in migrating humpback whales has been recorded off Western Australia's South West, alarming marine scientists and tourism operators. Only 22 whales were spotted during a recent census at Cape Naturaliste, compared to previous years' counts of 69 and 62. Investigations into possible causes, including food scarcity and H5 bird flu, are underway.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 07:21 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 07:30 UTC
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