Cargo Vessels Are Killing More Whales — A New Effort Aims to Save Them

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By The RevelatorOct 14, 2020, 11:41 am194 pts
By Tara Lohan A blue whale can weigh as much as 200 tons and consume 12,000 pounds of krill in a single day. But even the largest animal on Earth doesn't stand a chance against a fast-moving cargo ship. Collisions between whales and shipping vessels are especially prevalent in areas where whale habitat overlaps…

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