Climate change in New Zealand to cause sperm, blue whales to seek higher latitudes

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Climate change in New Zealand to cause sperm, blue whales to seek higher latitudes

STORY: Climate change in New Zealand to cause sperm, blue whales to seek higher latitudes DATELINE: August 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:08 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: various of people observing sea animalsvarious of whales STORYLINE: Many areas around New Zealand will become unsuitable for blue and sperm whales as global sea-surface temperatures continue to rise, and new modelling predicts they'll be seeking refuge further south, a new study shows. Areas around New Zealand's southern and eastern offshore islands will likely become more suitable for these species, but the move will have a destabilizing effect on marine ecosystems. These changes will likely have a negative effect on tourism in areas such as New Zealand's Kaikoura, known for whale watching, as sightings become less frequent and less reliable, according to the research recently published in the international journal Ecological Indicators. Most of the tourists going on a whale watching tour in Kaikoura can spot whales fro

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