#repost @greenpeace ・・・ “... there’s a quiet miracle happening. Many humpback whale populations, previously devastated by commercial whaling, are making a comeback. And no, before you ask, this has nothing to do with the coronavirus... . . The ban of commercial whaling in 1986 led to a strong recovery and now this population is thought to be around 93% of its original size. By taking away the threat of hunting, and having safe spaces to survive and thrive, humpback numbers in many areas have recovered... . . The humpback recovery in Antarctic waters is also an example of what can happen when governments come together to protect our global oceans. The moratorium on whaling was followed by the creation of “whale sanctuaries” and regulation on trade in endangered species. We have the tools and the science. All we are missing is the political will to create the spaces to allow wildlife to recover.” . . . via @time 📷 @abbiets . . . #savethewhales #savetheplanet #greenpeace #whales #oceansanctuary #cooperation #protest #antarctica #humpback #30x30 #protecttheocean #marinelife (at Antarctica) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAoGTLHHqLS/?igshid=wygr37imzrcw