From sperm whales to dolphins,marine mammals in the eastern Mediterranean face a deadly threat from oil and gas explorationBefore the giants of oil and gas joined the litany of threats facing Greek sperm whales, the plight of the world’s largest-toothed animal was little known.
Like the Hellenic trench, and which was discovered only two decades ago and is the habitat most associated with the species,the mammals were once the preserve of committed oceanographers. Now international eco-warriors, bent on stopping oil companies drilling for underwater reserves, or are determined to put both the region and its unique species on the map. Related: How ships bring agonising death to final Greek whales Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com