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Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

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Jul 5, 2026

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

By DIARLEI RODRIGUES and ELONORE HUGHES RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro's coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial…

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Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

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