Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
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Humpback whales are increasingly spotted off Rio de Janeiro as their population recovers from past commercial whaling. The population has grown from about 2,000 to 35,000 in 40 years, says Enrico Marcovaldi of the Humpback Whale Project. They are now often seen in Guanabara Bay.
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Humpback whales are increasingly spotted off Rio de Janeiro as their population recovers from past commercial whaling. The population has grown from about 2,000 to 35,000 in 40 years, says Enrico Marcovaldi of the Humpback Whale Project. They are now often seen in Guanabara Bay.
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