Recent sightings of humpback whales in UK waters have sparked excitement and concern. The population of these whales has significantly recovered since the ban on commercial whaling, with increased sightings reported this winter. The reasons for their presence in the English Channel remain unclear, but theories include a growing population and climate change impacts. The busy shipping lane poses risks to the whales, with thousands reportedly struck by vessels each year. Europe offers various whale-watching opportunities, with northern Norway, Greenland, and Iceland being hotspots. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)