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Jackson, Jennifer A., Kennedy, Amy S., Bamford, Connor C. G., Hart, Ian, Martin, Stephanie, MacDonald, Darryl, Moore, Michael M., Carroll, Emma L. |
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Marine Mammal Science; Jan2024, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p237-245, 9p |
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A recent survey conducted in Cumberland Bay, South Georgia, has found that humpback whales have returned to the area after a century of whaling. The survey estimated that approximately 12,103 humpback whales were using South Georgia waters in the 2018/2019 season, representing a significant increase in abundance. Changes in oceanographic conditions and the distribution of their primary food source, Antarctic krill, may have influenced the whales' habitat preferences. The survey also observed mother-calf pairs and larger groups of whales outside the bay, suggesting limited feeding opportunities farther inside. The study provides a summary of the presence of humpback whales in Cumberland Bay, South Georgia, and discusses the potential impact of their return on the local marine ecosystem. [Extracted from the article] |
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