Vessel Strikes on Whales Are Increasing With Warming. Can the Shipping Industry Slow Down to Spare Them?

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By By Kiley PriceOct 10, 2023, 5:00 am367 ptsTop
Rising ocean temperatures and marine heat waves are pushing whales closer to busy shipping lanes. Flexible speed reduction areas could help prevent ship collisions, scientists say. By Kiley Price Last March, a California giant perished. The 49-foot humpback nicknamed Fran washed up on a beach in the coastal…

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