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West Coast Humpback Whales Face “Perfect Storm” as Risk of Accidental Entanglements Increase

West Coast Humpback Whales Face “Perfect Storm” as Risk of Accidental Entanglements Increase

Accidental entanglement in fishing gear is one of the biggest global threats to whales and dolphins.  Off all coasts of the U.S., entanglement is growing issue, especially for endangered populations of whales.  In the Pacific Ocean off the West Coast, entanglements have increased significantly since 2013 and reached record levels compared to the historic average. …

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