ScienceWhale Sightings Surge 40 Years After the Hunting Ban95% of Antarctic blue and fin whale sightings off South Africa have occurred since 2012 — the most visible sign of recovery since the 1986 whaling moratorium.
News23 Right Whale Calves Born in 2026 — Most in a Single Season Since 2009NOAA documented 23 mom-calf pairs along the U.S. Southeast coast this season, with 20 returning mothers and birth intervals trending back toward the healthy 3–4 year range.
