#entanglement

· 2d ago

Whales and record entanglements "The number of whale entanglements has risen by 20%, from about 50 in 2025 to nearly 60 this year. Whales can get entangled in man-made materials floating in the ocean, such as fishing gear and shark nets." >> https://theconversation.com/unlike-anything-ive-seen-why-this-whale-season-has-marine-scientists-puzzled-295074 #whales #MarineLife #entanglement #HumpbackWhales #plastic #garbage #Ocean #fishing #junk #SharkNets #biodiversity

Unlike anything I’ve seen: why this whale season has marine scientists puzzled

theconversation.com

Unlike anything I’ve seen: why this whale season has marine scientists puzzled

Researchers across the southern hemisphere have observed fewer migrating whales and more entanglements.

Estelle Platini @estelle@techhub.social

· 3d ago

Remember the thrill of a child fearing a tale wolf? As we grow we may consider that a wolf lives in us. Cultural boycott may help us tame the wolf in us. 🧶 #InstitutionsDeceive #EstelleSays #entanglement #beliefs #proZionism #culturalBoycott

John

@John@fairdinkum.one

· 4mo ago

#HumpbackWhale #freed from #fishing #gear on #NSW Central Coast. Rescue group #ORRCA responded to 5 separate #entanglement incidents along the #NSW coast over the weekend. A small #melon-headed #whale that #beached itself near #Newcastle was #euthanised despite rescue efforts. #auspol #cetaceans #FishingDebris

abc.net.au

Whale freed from fishing line in 'unprecedented' entanglement spike

Whale rescuers say there have been 24 entanglements already this migration season. Meanwhile, a small whale was euthanised after it stranded itself on a beach near Newcastle, despite rescue efforts from residents and experts.

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