The findings of a 30-year study into how southern right whales have responded to commercial whaling practices in Australia have been released.
The findings of a 30-year study of annual southern right whale populations have been releasedLower numbers have been recorded in the last two years, however
"The south-western population of southern right whales in Australia is increasing at or near the maximum biological rate of increase, which is about 6 per cent per year, showing good signs for recovery of the population," Dr Charlton said. Despite the overall increase, the research group recorded lower numbers than expected over the past two years.
Despite the overall increase in right whale populations, researchers recorded lower numbers than expected in the last two years.Stephen Burnell, who founded the Curtin University study in 1990, said several factors, including climate change, contributed to the recent figures.
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