Thermal imaging could slash whale strikes

2018-10-21T21:32:00

Ship strikes often go unnoticed by the vessel crew, even though the whales are carried long distances. Photo: IWC/David Laist

Conservationists are seeking ship owners and ports to trial thermal imaging hardware that could reduce the number of whales dying from ship strikes.

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