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Whale entanglements skyrocket off the U.S. West Coast

Source
Mongabay (India)

Publication Date
2017-06-19

During the 2016 fishing season, 71 whales were entangled off the coast of Washington, Oregon, and California, the highest number ever recorded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Lines and traps meant for crabs or fish can be deadly to whales that become ensnared in the equipment, often causing dehydration, infected wounds, breathing or reproduction problems, and even starvation.

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https://news.mongabay.com/2017/06/whale-entanglements-skyrocket-off-the-u-s-west-coast/