HONOLULU — Federal authorities took most humpback whales off the endangered species list Tuesday, saying their numbers have recovered through international efforts to protect the giant mammals. The move applies to nine of the 14 distinct populations of humpback whales. Their numbers have steadily grown since a global ban on commercial whaling started nearly 50 years ago, the National Marine Fisheries Service said.
Federal Authorities Remove Most Humpback Whales From Endangered List
AUDREY McAVOY - Associated Press, Portland Press Herald
Tue, 09/06/2016 - 6:13pm
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