Amid the discussions, debates and tensions at the recent annual International Whaling Commission meeting, one seemingly encouraging piece of news emerged. Data presented to the IWC suggests that blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) numbers in the southern hemisphere appear to be increasing steadily. Populations are still a far cry from pre-whaling days, but it’s a rare bit of good news for these monstrous marine mammals. Click here to read more.

This entry was posted on Friday, June 1st, 2007 at 4:58 pm and is filed under Critters, Environment.