Opinion by David Neiwert: This is almost certainly fad behavior that would stop if we left them alone.
and might encourage retaliation by humans. Instead, experts say this is typical “fad” behavior that probably could be resolved by simply staying away from the orcas.It’s clear these orcas are not out to kill humans. They’ve exhibited no interest in the people aboard the vessels and have departed the scenes once the boats have come to a halt.
Orca scientists say these fads are uniformly observed among juveniles and adolescents, making them analogous to aggressive and reckless behavior in human teenagers. Some describe the Iberian orcas attacking boats as “hoodlums” and believe the behavior is meant for young orcas to demonstrate membership in their group as well as a kind of prowess. They also believe that, as with humans, the orca fads fade as the whales mature, though they can last anywhere from two weeks to two years.
Rose said she believes a three-year moratorium on sailing in the Gibraltar corridor could solve the problem: “If you were to get those boats out of there for three years, I would bet that you would no longer see the attacks when they returned.”
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