Whales on Australia's 'humpback highway' are at growing risk of injury from boat and propellor strikes | Whales
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Rising boat and propeller strikes on humpback whales in Australian waters point to imminent vessel restrictions. Who it reaches: Higher operating costs and route restrictions reduce whale-watching trip volumes and margins for operators dependent on humpback viewing. Named: companies Pacific Whale Foundation, WWF Australia, University of Queensland; sectors Marine tourism, Recreational boating, Marine research and conservation.
- 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
- Step 2 · Knock-onnew vessel restrictions raise compliance and operating costs for commercial whale-watching and recreational boating operators in Australian waters
- 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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Key takeaway
Rising boat and propeller strikes on humpback whales in Australian waters point to imminent vessel restrictions.
Named in this analysis
Companies: Pacific Whale Foundation, WWF Australia, University of Queensland, Teesside University
Sectors: Marine tourism, Recreational boating, Marine research and conservation
Source: theguardian.com
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