Maritime Shipping, Whale Strikes,
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Whale BehaviorResearch has shown that some whale populations are also changing various behaviours in response to humans (Parks et al. 2007; Straley et al. 2005). While it is possible that some whales may learn to protect themselves in the face of rapidly growing anthropogenic pressures, we do not currently have a way of influencing how whales respond to approaching ships, especially when they are busy feeding.
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MBNMS Specific RecommendationsOur team utilized an integrated approach outlined in the pressure-state-response model to recommend solutions to the wicked marine problem of whale strikes by commercial vessels. Our recommendations include:
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