Warmer waters attract thousands of whales to Greenland's coast
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Warmer waters attract thousands of whales to Greenland's coast

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 14:01

Changes in ocean temperature and sea ice extent are causing an unprecedented concentration of thousands of whales on the east coast of Greenland. This phenomenon is due to water warming, which is modifying the natural patterns of the region.

The cetaceans are heading to this zone of the Arctic where they find a new abundance of food, a direct result of changes in environmental conditions. The presence of plankton and other prey has been altered by the new water temperature levels.

This influx represents a significant change in the migration patterns of these animals, which traditionally followed other routes and feeding grounds. The transformation of conditions in the Arctic is thus reorganizing the marine ecosystems of the region.

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