World's 1st sperm whale reserve protects 'carbon heroes' of the sea
The Caribbean country of Dominica has created the world's first marine protected area for sperm whales.
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![Sperm whale off the coast of Roseau, Dominica, in the Caribbean Sea; Shutterstock ID 2096004304; Underwater view of a sperm whale in royal blue water.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7030776.1700169474!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/2096004304.jpg)
The Caribbean country of Dominica has created the world's first marine protected area for sperm whales.