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ren

leave the whales alone!
« on: August 02, 2026, 04:01:22 PM »
How ironic this research is aimed at identifying stressors to whales by tagging them with "drones" via a dropped tag with suction cups.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/08/02/uh-researchers-use-drones-tag-humpback-whales/

“It’s a complete game changer,” said Lars Bejder, director of the Marine Mammal Research Program. “We’re putting less pressure on the animals. We don’t have to get close to them.”  You don't have to get close to them if you didn't have the desire to "research" them.
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QUIETShooter

Re: disturbing the whales
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2026, 05:02:06 PM »
Who's paying for these dumb ass "just so they can have a job" ideas?

Better not be my tax dollars.

Here's a thought:  Best conservation method is to leave the animals alone.  And get a real job.
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rpoL98

Re: leave the whales alone!
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2026, 06:41:05 PM »
Quote from: ren on August 02, 2026, 04:01:22 PM
How ironic this research is aimed at identifying stressors to whales by tagging them with "drones" via a dropped tag with suction cups.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/08/02/uh-researchers-use-drones-tag-humpback-whales/

“It’s a complete game changer,” said Lars Bejder, director of the Marine Mammal Research Program. “We’re putting less pressure on the animals. We don’t have to get close to them.”  You don't have to get close to them if you didn't have the desire to "research" them.

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The fieldwork was supported by the Office of Naval Research, the U.S. Navy’s Living Marine Resources program, Dolphin Quest, and private donations.

our tax-payer dollars hard at work.  I guess this will help to find those pesky chinese submarines, eh?
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