Western Australia sees lowest whale numbers in 17 years

worldjournal.com (Chinese)

Western Australia's southern coast has seen a 60% drop in whale migration this year, the lowest in 17 years. This significant decline far exceeds normal annual fluctuations and has raised concerns among scientists and tourism operators about potential threats to whale populations. While the exact cause remains unknown, scientists are investigating possibilities including H5 avian influenza, which has been detected in migratory birds in the region.


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