Technology To Avoid Hitting Whales Is Here. Wherewithal To Create a System Around It, Not So Much

Alternative to Speed Limits Is Years Away

Artificial intelligence helps identify objects ahead of the boat, in this case a whale at the surface and blowing. (Images from Whale and Vessel Safety Task Force)

The technology to detect and thus avoid striking a North Atlantic Atlantic right whale can be installed on a vessel today for under $20,000. Many, if not most large planing boats already have …