Mass Strandings Signal Ecosystem Threat, Expert Warns

Charles Darwin University (CDU)

CDU EXPERT: Marine scientist says mass strandings could be sign of something more ominous for the entire ecosystem THURSDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2025 WHO: Dr. Carol Palmer, Senior Research Associate (Cetaceans and Marine Megafauna) at Charles Darwin University's (CDU) Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods (RIEL). TOPICS:

  • Why understanding mass strandings matters for the environment,
  • Could mass strandings be prevented and what impact does climate change have, and
  • What to do if a member of the public is the first to arrive on the scene of a mass stranding.
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