West Coast Whale Entanglements Still High in 2025, 9 Seen in 2026 So Far
June 15, 2026
June 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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West Coast Whale Entanglements Still High in 2025, 9 Seen in 2026 So Far
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SAN FRANCISCO-Federal data shows that 33 whales were reported entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. West Coast in 2025. That's just one fewer than the 34 entangled in 2024, which was the highest number since 2018. At least nine whales have already . . .
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West Coast Whale Entanglements Still High in 2025, 9 Seen in 2026 So Far
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SAN FRANCISCO-Federal data shows that 33 whales were reported entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. West Coast in 2025. That's just one fewer than the 34 entangled in 2024, which was the highest number since 2018. At least nine whales have already . . .