Ship and North Atlantic Right Whale

North Atlantic right whales and ocean-going vessels often cross paths. Researchers have worked to show the interactions between whales and ships in order to protect the whales from collision. More about whales can be found in our Tale of a whale featured story.

  

North Atlantic right whales and ocean-going vessels often cross paths.
New England Aquarium, Photographer Harriet Corbett

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All ships should be rigged

All ships should be rigged with eqipment to track and avoid the whales at all costs and ships monitored by a independant agency for compliance and accountability.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 11:26pm.

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