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Blasting underwater tunes to try and keep killer whales away is a bad idea for multiple reasons, a researcher says.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Orcas are endangered, so no, you can’t go around trying to shock them or blow them up.

[–] [email protected] -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Never stated I wanted to blow them up. If they attack my rudder I want to ensure the safety of my crew and scare them away from the boat.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And if either of your ideas were actual viable someone would have tried it always. But your plans risk injuring the orcas, which you can’t do because they’re endangered.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If they attack my vessel I have every right to respond and defend my vessel. It’s even easier if I’m in international waters.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, you don’t actually, tough guy.

If you ever get a boat, I hope the orcas eat it.

[–] [email protected] -5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They wouldn’t, I’d zap them or throw half sticks of dynamite overboard to scare them away.

Hmmm harpoons are effective against whales… maybe if I added a cattle prod tip it would make it a great “non-lethal” deterrent…

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ahh, you’re just a troll. Ok. I see.

You go have yourself, idk, some kinda day.

[–] [email protected] -5 points 1 year ago

You don’t seem to safety seriously when on the high seas. I hope you stay on land.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Wow, you're so cool and manly!

Tell us more!