Surge in whale sightings off coast of Cornwall

Name: Surge in whale sightings off coast of Cornwall
Uploaded: 2021-04-30T13:01:27.000Z
Duration: 1 min 44 s
Description: Wildlife experts say whales and dolphins are staying in the area longer to feed on fish stocks.

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The number of recorded sightings of humpback whales off the coast of Cornwall has increased from 31 in 2015 to 132 in 2020.

Wildlife experts say the numbers reflect a "positive picture" of the state of the sea around Cornwall.

Video journalist: Hannah Roe

Cornwall

30 April 2021