Wildlife

Blue Whale Welfare in a Changing Ocean

Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, face ship strikes, entanglement, and climate-driven krill decline threatening their continued recovery.

Key Facts

Welfare Considerations

Ship strikes cause massive blunt force trauma. Animals surviving ship strikes may travel for days in severely injured states before death. Entanglement in gear, while less common than in smaller cetaceans, causes distress and can impede feeding. Climate-driven krill decline means more time spent foraging with reduced energy intake.

What You Can Do