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7,000 humpback whales died in the North Pacific over 10 years — and 'the blob' is to blame


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The number of North Pacific humpback whales plummeted 20 percent in less than a decade, and marine heatwaves may be the main culprit, according to a study released Wednesday that spells a troubled future for the majestic sea mammals