As federal officials investigate an alarming spike in whale deaths, many believed to be caused by ship strikes, scientists are hoping new programs on both coasts will keep more whales alive.
Scientists say most ship strike deaths go undetected because the whales sink to the bottom of the ocean.
"Having just such a well-known, loved whale die from something that we know is preventable is tragic," Leiphardt said. CBS News asked those companies for comment, but only Matson responded. It said in a statement that it is"working to meet the recommended speeds."
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