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Ignoring the Whales: A Crisis Unacknowledged
Over the past two years, there have been significant increases in whale deaths, with 109 unexplained fatalities and an average of 16 to 20 deaths per year among the critically endangered right whale population. This situation is particularly alarming given that only 368 right whales remain, of which 70 are fertile females. Despite the escalating crisis, there is a noticeable lack of investigation into the causes of these deaths, especially with regards to the potential impacts of nearby wind farms. Federal environmental agencies have disregarded existing regulations designed to halt operations following whale deaths, further complicating efforts to comprehend the problem. Notably, major environmental advocacy groups seem to ignore the severity of these issues, contributing to a culture of denial around the threat to whale populations.