Rare Whales Threatened by Oil Drilling in Gulf
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Rices whales, one of the worlds rarest species, face imminent threats as the Trump administration pushes for expanded oil and gas drilling in their Gulf of Mexico habitat. Despite national security concerns, scientists warn of increased dangers such as vessel strikes, noise pollution, oil spills, and climate shifts. The whales specialized diet and the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill have already taken a toll. Experts fear this move sets a dangerous precedent for other regions, potentially pushing these ocean giants to the brink of extinction.
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