Study shows global warming increases whale shark-ship collision risk, predicting 15,000-fold rise by end of century.

A study in Nature Climate Change reveals that global warming is likely to increase the risk of collisions between endangered whale sharks and large ships. Researchers from the University of Southampton and Marine Biological Association predict a 15,000-fold rise in encounters by the century's end as warming oceans push sharks into busy shipping lanes. The study underscores the need to incorporate climate change considerations into endangered species management strategies.

October 07, 2024
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