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Removal of humpback whales from threatened species list would come too soon, say conservationists
The removal of humpback whales from Australia’s threatened species list comes too soon and would add further dangers to emerging ‘complex’ risks, according to nine research and marine conservation organisations.
Key points:
- The federal government is considering removing humpback whales from its threatened species list
- It’s estimated that there are 40,000 humpbacks migrating through Australian waters each year, up from barely 1,500 half a century ago
- But conservationists warn new risks threaten the species’ future and that the delisting should be delayed
The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is considering removing the species from the list, with estimates that there are more than 40,000 humpback whales in…
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