The California Fish and Wildlife Department has ordered another delay in the commercial Dungeness crab fishing season, citing high risks of whale entanglements and domoic acid contamination.
Director Charlton H. Bonham stated that the delay allows more time for the whales’ safe passage to their winter breeding grounds, crucial for their conservation.
Geoff Shester, Oceana's California campaign director, remarked on the unsettling number of whale entanglements this year, emphasizing the need for caution in opening the crabbing season.
With four confirmed whale entanglements in commercial gear and upcoming assessments, it seems unlikely that the season will start before New Year's.
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