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The Nature Conservancy

Boating with whales: The Nature Conservancy’s new online course aims to educate boaters

by Sep 25, 2025
Vessel strikes and fishing gear entanglements are the leading causes of whale deaths, threatening species from humpbacks to the endangered North Atlantic right whale. This free online course will help boaters safely navigate whale habitats — protecting both boaters and whales.