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Whale Collision Sparks Cruise Industry Crisis | Anchorage News

Whale Collision Sparks Cruise Industry Crisis | Anchorage News

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A pregnant fin whale, carrying a calf, died after a high-speed collision with the massive cruise ship Ovation of the Seas in Seward Harbor — a tragedy that underscores how cruise ship speeds over ten knots drastically increase the risk of fatal whale strikes. With the ship traveling 15-20 knots in known whale feeding grounds, this heartbreaking incident sparks outrage and calls for immediate action. Experts urge cruise lines to adopt voluntary speed limits to prevent future collisions — a simple change that could save lives.

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