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Surprisingly, there are a number of human-caused activities that are killing whales in 2023, all of which could easily be prevented or at least ameliorated.
Scientists studied a unique group of Antarctic minke whales and found that these gigantic mammals actually represent the smallest possible body size required for their style of feeding. The findings could inform which whale species are more vulnerable to future climate change impacts, like shifting food sources.
A recent study revealed that blue whales consumed up to 10 million pieces of microplastics daily. Plastic and microplastic pollution have been major concerns, affecting humans, animals, and the environment.