Blue Whales: Conservation and Behavior

The video recounts the discovery of a unique group of blue whales, termed 'unorthodox whales,' in the Northern Indian Ocean. Initially spotted in 2003, these whales defy typical migratory patterns by residing in warm waters year-round. The speaker shares their journey from the initial sighting to pioneering research on these whales, highlighting their distinct behaviors and adaptations. The video also addresses the conservation challenges these whales face due to busy shipping lanes near Sri Lanka and the efforts to mitigate these threats through policy changes.

What was the narrator's initial reaction upon seeing the blue whales?

• Disappointment

• Excitement

• Fear

• Confusion

What did the narrator initially think the blue whales were doing?

• Breeding

• Feeding

• Migrating

• Resting

What was the significant discovery about the blue whales' behavior?

• They are aggressive

• They are solitary creatures

• They feed in warm waters

• They migrate long distances

What unique characteristic do these 'unorthodox whales' have?

• They are the largest blue whales

• They have a different acoustic dialect

• They migrate to cold waters

• They are aggressive

What is the main threat to the blue whales in the Northern Indian Ocean?

• Climate change

• Ship collisions

• Fishing nets

• Pollution

What solution is proposed to reduce ship collisions with whales?

• Use smaller ships

• Increase ship speed

• Shift shipping lanes

• Ban all shipping

What percentage of vessels bypass Sri Lanka without entering port?

• 70%

• 100%

• 50%

• 90%

What is the narrator's broader goal beyond saving whales?

• Developing new technology

• Promoting tourism

• Building new research centers

• Showcasing local scientific talent

Why is local scientific talent important according to the narrator?

• It attracts more funding

• It creates sustainability

• It is more efficient

• It is cheaper

What does the narrator invite the audience to do?

• Adopt a whale

• Donate to the cause

• Join the conservation journey

• Visit Sri Lanka