A juvenile humpback whale was spotted entangled in commercial crab gear near Humboldt Bay on June 7, but its current whereabouts are unknown. In response, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to close the local commercial Dungeness crab season on June 20. NOAA and various marine mammal response teams are involved, underlining the challenges of rescuing entangled whales. The whale could barely move and was moving slowly, which raises concerns about its survival. Rescuers encourage sighting reports to aid recovery efforts.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will close the local commercial Dungeness crab season starting June 20 to address the serious entanglement situation affecting a juvenile humpback whale.
The juvenile humpback whale, first spotted entangled, is now missing, leaving rescuers hopeful yet concerned as entanglements can severely affect their ability to survive.
Boat operators are urged to report sightings of the entangled whale to the Stranding Network and maintain a safe distance, as many sightings remain elusive.
The situation emphasizes the ongoing challenge for rescue teams, as locating entangled whales remains a frequent struggle for marine wildlife responders.
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