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Whale sharks show no behavioral change when drones fly overhead

A new study led by Murdoch University researchers found that whale sharks did not alter their behavior when drones were flown overhead. Using motion-sensing tags on 13 whale sharks, scientists recorded swimming effort and tail beat frequency to detect subtle stress signals. The findings suggest that, unlike some other marine species, whale sharks appear undisturbed by drone presence at various altitudes, though researchers caution that physiological impacts or effects during feeding behaviors were not assessed. AI

RANK_REASON Study published in a scientific journal detailing new research findings. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Whale sharks show no behavioral change when drones fly overhead

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Melissa Cristina Márquez, Contributor ·

    Do Drones Disturb Whale Sharks? New Study Offers Surprising Answer.

    The new study is a reminder that technology is advancing quickly and our understanding of its ecological impact is still catching up.