There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Boat harassment and engine noise are probably two mutch important stressors to consider - Maritime traffic is intense and the reduction of human-made ocean noise, in times of the Covid-19 pandemic, has possibly brought lower stress levels . Pollution, also high throughout the food web, is likely to be associated with low birth rates and an unknown number of stillbirths, and young people who do not reach adulthood.
I wish you success, and may your studies develop good mitigation strategies, and bring us a greater existential understanding of this highly intelligent predator, so that we have this iconic population surviving for many years to come.