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The underestimated, but important role of whales
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The whale is doing well thanks to corona (which is excellent for humans). Now that we have to stay in our room, the whales are getting better. And that is a good thing, because whales play an important role in our oxygen production and CO2 storage. “The whales are clearly working on their comeback.”
More than 35,000 humpback whales are expected this year on the whale highway along the Australian East Coast according to Southern Cross University in Australia. Although thousands of whales migrate through this region every year, this year there are more than before.
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After a summer of rationing in the waters of Antarctica, the animals migrate to tropical waters to mate, breed and calves. The whale calves do not yet have a thick layer of fat like their parents to survive in the literally icy waters around Antarctica.
Before embarking on their journey of about 10,000 kilometres, they eat themselves full of krill, small shrimp animals that thrive only in cold waters and can therefore be found around Antarctica. From June to August they swim north to return to Antarctica from September to November.
More than 35,000 humpback whales are expected this year on the whale highway along the Australian East Coast according to Southern Cross University in Australia. Although thousands of whales migrate through this region every year, this year there are more than before.
Read also Climate activist Mark Lynas: 'It's never too late (but delay is not an option) '
After a summer of rationing in the waters of Antarctica, the animals migrate to tropical waters to mate, breed and calves. The whale calves do not yet have a thick layer of fat like their parents to survive in the literally icy waters around Antarctica.
Before embarking on their journey of about 10,000 kilometres, they eat themselves full of krill, small shrimp animals that thrive only in cold waters and can therefore be found around Antarctica. From June to August they swim north to return to Antarctica from September to November.
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