Ship collisions pose a significant threat to whales and dolphins worldwide and can occur in the world’s oceans where ships and cetaceans co-occur.
Types of vessels documented in strikes include cargo ships, whale-watching boats, ferries, military vessels and all manner of private watercraft used for both commercial and recreational purposes.
Read our latest report on why collisions between vessels and cetaceans is a problem that is increasing on a global scale.
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