> Besides, we have ships all over the world and most every other whale are recovering. What's different about the blues and the humpbacks?

Well, we could have scientists investigate that, but then you'd disregard their findings as part of a liberal conspiracy or something.

we_can_supply_you

Same, same. To both your points.

Hard to tell for a pleb, and hard to trust the NYT to be honest or accurate about this.

Besides, we have ships all over the world and most every other whale are recovering. What's different about the blues and the humpbacks?

denlillaapan

Politics_And_Law

The North Atlantic Right Whales Are Dying (New York Times, Parker Richards)

I do think modern shipping has been hard on whales. 

From what I understand, the frequency of propellers just happens to coincide with one of the primary sounds whales use to communicate. It's basically impossible for them to communicate over long distances like they used to.

I'm not familiar with the science around wind turbines on marine life. I've certainly seen reporting about it being very damaging, but I haven't looked into it.