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Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

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 during their annual migration.

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
Image: Phys.org
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 during their annual migration.

Originally published at Phys.org

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