The bar graph depicts the total population of seals, whales, and dolphins in the Gormez Straits between 2006 and 2018.
Overall
, the number of dolphins showed an upward trend, Linking Words
whereas
whales fluctuated slightly. Linking Words
In contrast
, the number of seals rose Linking Words
overall
, despite experiencing a decline during part of the period.
In 2006, seals comprised the majority of the recorded sea animals, making up 40 individuals. Linking Words
This
figure halved by 2010, before rising again in the following years and reaching 45 in 2018. Linking Words
By comparison
, dolphins had the smallest number, at fewer than 20 in the initial year. Linking Words
However
, their numbers rose gradually every four years from just above 20 to over 50, making them the most numerous species.
Regarding the recorded whale population, the change over the 12-year period was relatively small. From 2006 to 2010, the figure remained fairly stable at around 20, followed by a marginal drop to 20 in 2014. Linking Words
Although
it remained the lowest among the three species in 2018, it increased from the previous period, reaching almost 30.Linking Words
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