24, 2023 #Whale #Orca #NBCNews
Scientists and researchers are looking at a string of incidents reported after orcas appeared to attack and sink sailing vessels. Biologist and wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin theorized these attacks are due to “rambunctious” or “playful behavior” or the animal could be coping after “a traumatic event.”
A small group of orcas is attacking boats off the Iberian coast — and scientists aren’t sure what’s causing the behavior 😳 pic.twitter.com/iUnzumyLPl
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Nov 11, 2022
An orca interaction with a French Beneteau Oceanis 393 results in the keel being pulled away and the yacht Smousse taking on water.
To read the full story – and learn what to do if you encounter orcas
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