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Whale alert system being tested in Mediterranean

September 14, 2010

A system designed to reduce the number of whales colliding with ships is being tested in the Mediterranean.

The electronic system alerts ships to the positions and movements of whales in the area, with the idea that the vessels will be able to steer clear of them.

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