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Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

Associated Press,

July 5, 2026

By DIARLEI RODRIGUES and ELÉONORE HUGHES RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro’s coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial whaling, prompting an acceleration in the demand for whale-watching excursions to spot the…

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

Associated Press,

May 23, 2026

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have spotted two humpback whales that made separate, record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil. The whales were identified by their distinctive tail markings at the two locations about 9,000 miles (14,500 kilometers) apart. They traveled in…

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Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

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