Cargo ships decided to bypass Sri Lanka for the safety of blue whales.

There is a large population of these animals around the island, so animal rights activists have long demanded a change in logistics routes. Over the past ten years, at least 12 blue whales have died due to collisions with container ships near Sri Lanka. These are the largest modern animals. They grow up to 30 meters in length, weigh up to 150 tons and live for about 80 years. The species is under threat of extinction.