On the West Coast, it is estimated that ships kill 80 endangered whales every year, including 18 blue whales. In 2019, there were 13 confirmed vessel strikes off the coast of California. Eleven of these whales were confirmed dead. Researchers believe the actual number of whales hit and killed by ships is far higher than the figures recorded as in many cases, the carcasses are not found. One study from 2017 estimated the number of strikes detected is between 5 and 17 percent.
Visalli is one of the scientists that launched Whale Safe at an event Thursday. With increased shipping and declining whale populations, the need for tools to protect the animals is paramount. The NOAA calculates that in order for blue whale populations to remain at a sustainable level or recover, just 1.2 animals can be killed by human-induced causes.
Ugh
California kills everything
Go Al!
You always yield to the bigger vessel.
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