Why are orcas ramming boats?

What is the primary reason experts believe orcas are ramming boats off the Iberian Peninsula?

• They are seeking revenge against humans.

• They are bored teenagers engaging in play behavior.

• They are defending their territory.

• They are hunting for food.

How many Iberian orcas are estimated to remain?

• Fewer than 40

• Around 100

• Approximately 500

• More than 200

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When did the orcas' behavior of ramming boats begin?

• In 2024

• In 2020

• In 2018

• In 2022

What did scientists analyze to understand the orcas' behavior?

• Online footage of orcas engaging in aggressive behaviors

• Orca diet and feeding habits

• Orca migration patterns

• Orca vocalizations

What is the primary food staple of the Iberian Peninsula orcas?

• Blue whales

• Bluefin tuna

• Seals

• Great white sharks

What did the report stress about describing the encounters as attacks?

• It is a common misconception.

• It is accurate and helpful.

• It is inaccurate and could be harmful to the orcas.

• It is necessary for scientific research.

What non-harmful measure is being considered to prevent orcas from damaging rudders?

• Using sonar to scare them away

• Using nets to block the orcas

• Feeding the orcas to distract them

• Towing dinghies as a decoy

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What did orcas in Puget Sound, Washington, do in the 1980s?

• Migrated to warmer waters

• Hunted seals in groups

• Rammed boats aggressively

• Carried dead salmon on their heads like a hat

What is the recommended action if a boat encounters an orca?

• Stay still and observe the orca

• Move away immediately and inform other boats

• Use loud noises to scare the orca

• Try to feed the orca

What is the status of the Atlantic bluefin tuna population?

• Endangered due to overfishing

• Recovered thanks to sustainable fishing quotas

• Extinct in the wild

• Unchanged and stable

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