Orcas Increase “Attacks” on Yachts Along Europe’s Iberian Coast, Tactics Becoming More Stealthy, Say Scientists and Sailors
In a concerning trend, scientists and sailors are reporting a rise in “attacks” by orcas, also known as killer whales, on yachts along Europe’s Iberian coast. Recent encounters suggest that the tactics employed by these marine mammals are becoming more stealthy and deliberate, causing damage to vessels and raising questions about their motives and behavior….