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People have spotted humpback whales in 11 locations across the county. The Sussex Dolphin Project has revealed that as of January 16, 26 sightings of a humpback whale have been reported.

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A surge in humpback whale sightings reported across the English Channel over the last month has whale watchers puzzled. The Sussex Dolphin Project said the 30-tonne mammals have been spotted from ...