Merchant Marina Tips for Sailors in the presence of orcas

Merchant Marina Tips for Sailors in the presence of orcas

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If you are sailing with orcas that interact with your boat, follow these tips:

Between April and August, the influx of orcas especially in the delimited area of the Gulf of Cadiz and the Strait of Gibraltar is common. If you find them during your journey and interact with your boat, the General Directorate of the Merchant Navy of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility and the General Directorate of Biodiversity, Forests and Desertification of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge recommend following these measures.