Orcas Continue to Pose Threat to Sailors, Sinking Boats in Europe and Morocco

Orcas off the coast of the Iberian Peninsula have been ramming and sinking boats, causing concern among sailors. Marine biologists are studying this phenomenon, theorizing that the behavior may be a learned fad among curious young orcas. Some researchers believe the ramming is a playful interaction, while others suggest it could be an adverse behavior resulting from a bad experience. Conservationists and yacht clubs are working together to protect the endangered orcas and provide safety protocols for sailors encountering them, including staying quiet and charting routes closer to shore.