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California Whale Entanglements Stay High Amid Marine Heat Wave
Original: California Endangered Whale Entanglements Remain High in Marine Heat Wave Year
Endangered whale entanglements off California remained elevated in 2025, with the Center for Biological Diversity linking the trend to a marine heat wave that pushed whales closer to fishing gear as prey shifted toward shore. Conservationists are calling for stronger protections, including gear restrictions and adoption of ropeless fishing equipment.
Why now: Environmental groups are pressing for fishing rule changes as warming ocean conditions keep whale entanglement numbers high.
CaliforniaCenter for Biological Diversityhumpback whalescommercial fishing industrymarine heat wave
Evidence
- California Endangered Whale Entanglements Remain High in Marine Heat Wave Year · Center for Biological Diversity
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