Blue whales, which are endangered, grow to be 80 feet long and can live for 80 years.
The largest container line in the world has rerouted its ships passing near the coast of Sri Lanka in order to avoid potential collisions with endangered blue whales.
"By ensuring these small changes, MSC is making a significant difference for these endangered whales.
"Re-routeing is the key hope to turn the tide for blue whales off Sri Lanka.
Blue whales are the largest living animals on earth.
While hunting blue whales is prohibited, the species continues to be threatened, primarily due to declines in its primary food source, krill.
MSC became the largest container line in the world earlier this year, with a fleet capable of carrying 4.3 million standard 20-foot containers. »