Species: Humpback Whale | Location: 15 miles from the coast of Espírito Santo, Brazil
By Victor Sartório
The humpback whale population has been growing at about 10% per year thanks to a 30-year conservation project in Brazil. The mating area has increased, with a large spot now on the coast of the state of Espírito Santo.
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