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Precise giants: New research reveals how blue whales find food in a vast ocean
Calambokidis/Cascadia Research Collective Despite protections, blue whales remain endangered, primarily because of the risk of collisions with ships.
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Researchers at MBARI’s Blue Whale Observatory have used a combination of technologies to track blue whales and their primary prey, krill, in Monterey Bay. The study details how the whales locate and feed on krill across the region’s expansive waters. Findings are intended to aid resource managers in developing measures to protect the endangered species, which remain vulnerable to ship collisions despite existing protections.
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