Whales suffering from ‘dramatic’ sunburn
Well, this is frightening! Scientists are observing dramatic and significant changes in the skin of whales as a result of sunburn.
If you click the link, the story indicates that scientists aren’t certain why this is happening, but one candidate for the cause is exposure to increased levels of ultra-violet radiation as a result of ozone depletion or changes in cloud cover.
London, England (CNN) — Whales in Mexico’s Gulf of California are showing worsening signs of sunburn according to new report published Wednesday.
Photos and skin samples gathered by scientists from the UK’s Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and Mexico’s Interdisciplinary Marine Science Center revealed blisters and changes in skin pigmentation in blue whales, fin whales and sperm whales.
