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Els Vermeulen (University of Pretoria), Dyer Island Conservation Trust
South Africa, Cape of Good Hope
June 5, 2026
Verified: June 5, 2026
"Ship strikes on Bryde's whales have increased due to rerouted maritime traffic. Satellite data shows a fourfold increase in large vessels traveling at high speeds in South African waters. Scientists are pushing for mandatory speed limits and better maritime guidelines to prevent further collisions."