Bowhead whale recovery reflects century-old whaling patterns
An international study led by Adelaide University has found bowhead whale populations are recovering only in stocks where large areas of hazardous sea ice conditions limited devastating hunting centuries ago. The research team analyzed historical logbooks from more than 700 whaling voyages, reconstructing their daily positions and hunting successes.
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April 28, 2026 Bowhead whale recovery reflects century-old whaling patterns by University of Adelaide edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Robert Egan Associate Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Editors' notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread The GIST Add as preferred source Bowhead whales off the coast of Greenland.
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