Did you read the article? Because it gave the probable reasons that don't include climate change or wind farms.
Mainly, ship strikes. They're getting hit in shipping lines. Shipping has increased dramatically due to supply change issues.
"Most of the fatalities have been humpbacks, and post-mortem examinations have suggested that ship strikes are likely the cause of many of the deaths. Online pandemic buying habits are also fueling a record-setting surge in cargo shipments that last year made ports in New York and New Jersey the nation’s busiest. Much of the merchandise is now toted on far bigger ships — some of which have altered their routes to help alleviate the supply-chain chaos that last year left some store shelves bare. As a result, more whales appear to have found themselves in the direct path of more ships." - the article you linked to.
Did you read the article? Because it gave the probable reasons that don't include climate change or wind farms.
Mainly, ship strikes. They're getting hit in shipping lines. Shipping has increased dramatically due to supply change issues.