Summary:
- Sperm whales, the largest toothed whales on Earth, are facing threats to their population in the Caribbean. Their numbers have declined significantly due to commercial whaling in the past.
- Researchers in Dominica are studying the behavior and communication of sperm whales to better understand and protect this endangered species. They have discovered that sperm whales have complex social structures and use a variety of vocalizations to communicate.
- Conservation efforts, such as establishing marine protected areas and reducing human-caused threats like ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear, are crucial to the recovery and long-term survival of sperm whales in the Caribbean region.