The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that two North Atlantic right whales were found entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts, with one facing life-threatening injuries.
Oceana noted the serious nature of these injuries, explaining that fishing lines can wrap tightly around the whale's body, cutting into flesh and bone, often leading to severe infections.
Efforts will be made by the agency to monitor these whales, document their entanglements, and assess potential entanglement response options, highlighting ongoing conservation challenges.
With fewer than 370 North Atlantic right whales remaining globally, they are critically endangered, facing significant threats from human activities, including fishing gear entanglements and vessel collisions.
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