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WWF launches an online report mapping Arctic whale migrations amid increasing threats to their migration routes, known as blue corridors

A new report from the WWF Global Arctic Programme highlights the urgency of taking concrete action to safeguard Arctic whales on their migrations, as they are faced with new and growing pressure from climate change and increased shipping activity.

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What a whale needs

Using cutting-edge technology, researchers are uncovering profound links among ocean health, climate change, and the denizens of the deep.

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Eastern Pacific Ocean - A hub for whale superhighways requires urgent protection

A new report from WWF and partners, including Oregon State University, the University of California Santa Cruz, the University of Southampton, and Universidad de Valparaiso, identifies actions for governments, industry and individuals to safeguard whale migratory routes, along the Eastern Pacific Ocean by 2030. Climate change, ship traffic, underwater noise and fishing activity impact whales and their survival at multiple points.

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World-First Map Exposes Growing Dangers Along Whale Superhighways

World-First Map Exposes Growing Dangers Along Whale Superhighways. A new global report by WWF and the marine mammal science community calls for urgent action to safeguard whales amid mounting threats along their migratory routes.

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