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Sperm whale study highlights need for 'extensive and dynamic' conservation

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Briefings

A University of Exeter-led study analyzed historical sperm whale surveys in the southwest Indian Ocean alongside climate projections to identify shifting distribution zones. The research concludes that current conservation boundaries are insufficient and must be redrawn to accommodate future movements driven by climate change.

Key points

• The study combined historical survey data from the southwest Indian Ocean with climate change models to predict future whale distribution shifts.
• The research team led by the University of Exeter identified that existing conservation boundaries are inadequate for the changing ocean environment.

Context and limitations

Data coverage is limited to the southwest Indian Ocean region; specific dates and exact population numbers are not provided in the evidence.

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