The reason why certain whales are taking such a forward interest in boats is still unclear, but experts have a couple of theories.
A pod of killer whales (Orcinus orca) swims together in the Strait of Gibraltar in August.
The encounter usually ends once the killer whales break the rudder or the boat comes to a complete stop.
“The official recommendation is not to do anything at all, turn off the engine or lower the sails and be as uninteresting to the killer whales as possible.
“But this very vulnerable little population of killer whales depends on our love for them.
Persons:
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Organizations:
CNN, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, International Union for, Nature, University of Aveiro, Getty
Locations:
Gibraltar, Europe, Africa, orcas, Strait, Spain, Portugal, Barbate, AFP, “, Pacific Northwest