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Story summary
- Short-finned pilot whales in Hawaii consume 82 to 202 squid daily, totaling 241 to 591 million squid annually for about 8,000 whales.
- The University of Hawaii study used tracking to analyze foraging and energy expenditure, with dives to 1,000 meters.
- Lead researcher William Gough of the University of Hawaii emphasizes understanding dietary needs for conservation amid habitat threats.
- Findings suggest a stable squid population may support the whales’ survival amid environmental changes.
