# As Antarctic blue whales advance along the road to recovery, continued oversight is key

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- Published: 2026-11-05T21:00:13+00:00
- Category: Science
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Antarctic blue whales appear to be creeping back from the brink of extinction after 50 years of protection. A new study estimates the total population at 4,018, up from 418 after the last reported whale catch in 1973.

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