PolicyTuesday, September 15, 2026Mongabay
Marine heatwave likely caused sharp decline in Hawaiian humpback whales, study finds
A recent study attributes the sharp decline in Hawaiian humpback whale populations to a marine heatwave that occurred a decade ago, which significantly reduced the availability of forage fish and krill, vital components of their diet. This finding highlights the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems and underscores the need for policy measures to protect marine biodiversity.
