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12/24/2023: 60 Minutes Presents: The Sperm Whales of Dominica, Monkey Island, Hanging On
Dec 25, 2023
Explore the mysterious world of sperm whales, with their large brains and lives in the deep ocean. Discover Monkey Island, a secluded island inhabited by monkeys studied by researchers. Learn about the incredible superpower of sloths, their survival skills, and the impact of climate change.
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- Sperm whales in the Caribbean Sea are facing threats to their survival, and a proposed 300 square mile sanctuary in Dominica aims to protect them from dangers like plastic pollution and ship strikes while promoting whale watching tourism.
- Studying Rhesus macaque monkeys on Monkey Island provides valuable insights into how trauma affects survival and health, offering lessons for understanding the impact of traumatic events on animals and humans.
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Protecting Sperm Whales: Dominica's Sperm Whale Reserve
Sperm whales, one of the largest and least understood creatures in the ocean, are facing threats to their survival. National Geographic explorer Enric Sala proposes the creation of a sperm whale reserve in Dominica to protect these majestic creatures from dangers like plastic pollution, ocean noise, and ship strikes. Dominica's government agrees, and the proposed 300 square mile sanctuary aims to safeguard this population while benefiting the local community through whale watching tourism.
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