Ship strikes are a conservation threat for Fin Whales on the Mediterranean sea

Injuries caused by boat collisions endanger a large number of Fin Whales (Balaenoptera physalus) as they pass through the Catalan coast during their migratory route.

Reference: Tort B., Prieto R., O’Callaghan S., Dominguez P., Degollada E. (2022). Ship Strike Risk for Fin Whales (Balaenoptera physalus) Off the Garraf coast, Northwest Mediterranean Sea.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.867287