Whales on Australia's 'humpback highway' are at growing risk of injury from boat and propellor strikes | Whales

UK · 2026-10-03

1. Step 1 · The triggerdocumented boat and propeller strikes on humpback whales in Australian waters raise the probability of new vessel speed limits, exclusion zones, or propeller-guard requirements
2. Step 2 · Knock-onnew vessel restrictions raise compliance and operating costs for commercial whale-watching and recreational boating operators in Australian waters
3. Step 3 · Reaches youhigher operating costs and route restrictions reduce whale-watching trip volumes and margins for operators dependent on humpback viewing

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Source: theguardian.com

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