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Humpback whales were heavily impacted by commercial whaling in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and were among the first species to receive protection under the Endangered Species Conservation Act in 1970, the precursor to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). When the ESA was enacted in 1973, the humpback whale was listed as endangered throughout its range. These whales are also protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Thanks to global conservation efforts, including the ESA, the humpback whale population has rebounded significantly, reaching nearly 80,000 individuals today, compared to a low of 10,000 to 15,000 in the past.
📍Norway (arctic)
