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Whale entanglements rise 20% to record levels
Original: Whales and record entanglements "The number of whale entanglements has risen by 20%, from about 50 in 2025 to nearly 60
Whale entanglements have climbed by around 20%, from about 50 recorded cases in 2025 to nearly 60 this year. The animals are getting caught in man-made materials drifting in the ocean, including fishing gear and shark nets. Conservation voices are highlighting the toll these entanglements take on whale populations and calling attention to the growing hazard posed by marine debris.
Why now: New figures showing a record number of whale entanglements this year have prompted discussion about ocean debris and fishing gear
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- 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://… · Bellingen@mastodon.au · 5
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