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Rare whale died of chronic entanglement in Maine fishing gear
Federal authorities say a rare whale found dead off Massachusetts earlier this year died as a result of entanglement in Maine lobster fishing gear
Federal biologists say Maine fishing gear killed endangered right whale
Federal biologists say Maine fishing gear killed an endangered right whale that washed up on Martha’s Vineyard back in January.
Right whale wrapped in Maine fishing rope died of chronic entanglement, NOAA says
According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, North Atlantic right whales are approaching extinction, and there are roughly 360 whales of this species left.
NOAA confirms link between Maine lobster fishing and right whale death
The whale, right whale #5120, was found dead off the coast of Massachusetts in January 2024, and a necropsy in February was entangled in gear with markings that NOAA said were consistent with rope used in Maine state water trap/pot buoy lines used for lobster fishing.
Federal officials say whale found dead in Massachusetts was entangled in Maine fishing gear
Maine fishing gear is being blamed for the death of an endangered right whale that washed up on Martha’s Vineyard in January.
NMFS: Maine fishing gear killed endangered right whale
Federal biologists say Maine fishing gear killed an endangered right whale that washed up on Martha’s Vineyard back in January. The cause of death of that female right whale w
Rare whale found dead off Mass. died as result of entanglement in Maine lobster fishing gear
A rare whale found dead off Massachusetts earlier this year died as a result of entanglement in Maine lobster fishing gear, federal authorities said. The North Atlantic right whale was found dead off Martha’s Vineyard in January.
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Officials confirm death of North Atlantic Right whale due to Maine lobster gear
Federal biologists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say the cause of death of the young female whale, ...
Officials confirm 1st case of Maine lobster gear causing the death of endangered right whale
The whale was found dead near Martha's Vineyard in January, but the official cause of death was announced Wednesday.
NOAA officials confirm fishing gear led to death of endangered right whale off New England coast
Federal investigators said Maine fishing gear is to blame for the death of an endangered right whale. Maine lobstermen said ...