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Els Vermeulen (University of Pretoria), Dyer Island Conservation Trust
South Africa, Cape of Good Hope
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."