Ship collision risk threatens whales across the world’s oceans
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
A new study led by the University of Washington found that only about 7% of areas at highest risk for whale-ship collisions have any measures in place. The team identified high-risk regions, including coastal areas along the Mediterranean, Americas, southern Africa, and parts of Asia, where whales and ships are most likely to meet.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Fewer than 7% of global hotspots for whale-ship collisions have protection measures in place University of Washington · Nov 21, 2024 · first to report
- Whale-ship collision risk mapped across Earth’s oceans American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Nov 21, 2024