The Sound of Silence: Can We Hear the Whales' Plea? Recent whale strikes in British Columbia waters have highlighted the region's unique biodiversity and its fragility.
These incidents are not just tragic accidents but symptomatic of a broader ecological crisis. In fact, an estimated 20,000 whales worldwide die each year due to vessel strikes.
One recent incident captured on video in May showed a Sea Doo striking a grey whale off Vancouver's coast.