Summary:
- The article discusses how the increasing use of amateur drones and "whale influencers" (people who post whale-watching videos online) are hindering scientific research on whales.
- Researchers are concerned that the presence of drones and crowds of people trying to get close to whales for social media content is disrupting the whales' natural behaviors and making it difficult to collect accurate data.
- The article highlights the need for better regulation and education around responsible whale-watching practices to ensure that scientific research can continue without being impacted by recreational activities.