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The Gulf Of Maine Is Warming, And Its Whales Are Disappearing

A minke whale breaks the surface near Boothbay Harbor in the Gulf of Maine on Aug. 10, 2018. Researchers say warming in the gulf is driving whales into waters farther north where fewer environmental protections exist. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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From Miami To Maine: Adapting To A Changing Climate

The Gulf Of Maine Is Warming, And Its Whales Are Disappearing

Waters off the coast of Maine are warming faster than 99 percent of the world's oceans. That's forcing whales northward in pursuit of prey, threatening some of their already dwindling populations.

The Gulf Of Maine Is Warming, And Its Whales Are Disappearing

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Why Is It So Hard To Save Gulf Of Maine Cod? They're In Hot Water

Zach Whitener, research associate at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, holds a cod while collecting samples for a study. Gulf of Maine Research Institute hide caption

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Why Is It So Hard To Save Gulf Of Maine Cod? They're In Hot Water

In the past decade, the Gulf of Maine warmed faster than 99.9 percent of the global ocean. The rapid warming explains why recent fishing policies failed to rebuild the cod population, a study finds.

Why Is It So Hard To Save Gulf Of Maine Cod? They're In Hot Water

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