avoiding a collision course to save whales
avoiding a collision course to save whales
We make oceans safer and healthier without disrupting the livelihoods of people who depend on it.
We are making the waters safer for marine animals by rerouting ships. It’s that simple.
Problem
The Bay of Bengal, just northeast of Sri Lanka, has one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. Right now, the lane runs right over a significant feeding area for blue whales. But if that lane were pushed south by just 15 miles, over time, hundreds of blue whales would be saved – and trade would never suffer.
We organized community clinics and vaccination events in Indonesia.
Solution
We’re working to make this a reality. Partnering with scientists, shippers, mariners, local whale watch operators, and others, we’re making an effort to persuade Sri Lanka authorities to change the routes.
A simple lane shift can keep blue whales from getting struck by ships.
But this isn’t just problem in Sri Lanka – it happens worldwide. And it’s going to take a worldwide effort to fix it. We’re advocating for governments in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand to step up and make waters safer for these majestic animals.
We worked with partners to produce an app called “Whale Alert” that allows mariners in some countries to access real-time information about whales in the area to ensure they’re taking a safe route.
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We make oceans safer and healthier without disrupting the livelihoods of people who depend on it.