Threatened species of Megaptera novaeangliae
- 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
SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
(S) Species
Subject
Birds, mammals » Marine mammals » Marine mammals
Societal problems » Endangered species » Endangered species
Content quality
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Language
English
Last update
Dec 3, 2024