Problem
Threatened species of Megaptera novaeangliae
Other Names:
Threatened species of Humpback whale Nature:
Humpback whales feed and breed near coasts, making them vulnerable to human disturbance. Incidence:
The population of humpback whales is thought to have stood at 150,000 before the onset of commercial whaling. Today, perhaps 20,000 remain. Some populations are showing signs of recovery. Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Balaenopteridae Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → Marine mammalsSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Date of last update
21.01.2018 – 10:29 CET