Vessel-whale collision website
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It is well known that the number of ship-whale collisions ("ship strikes") is increasing worldwide. Several whale populations are threatened by extinction due to the high numbers of animals being killed by ship strikes. But collisions pose a serious risk to both cetaceans and humans. Now, a new website dedicated to the issue of ship strikes is available at www.m-e-e-r.org. Detailed background information about the topic is presented, including latest scientific results and recommendations. How do collisions occur? Which types of ships and which cetacean species are involved? How can ship strikes be avoided? These questions shall be answered, as far as scientific evidence and current knowledge allows it. The special case of the Canary Islands (where sperm whales are hit regularly) will be highlighted, and also the case of collisions between sailing vessels and cetaceans. We want to give an overview of the issue, highlight possible solutions and present recommended procedures to decision-makers. Finally, you can find information on the sources used, which will enable you to further investigate the topic. We hope that this new information pool will be helpful to scientists as well as authoriteies and all others interested in this pressing topic. Please follow this link to visit the website: http://m-e-e-r.de/news.0.html?&L=2
Related Topics: Marine Mammals
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