NOAA Reports Spike in Whale Entanglements, Latest Bad News in Year of Threats

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently reported a spike in entangled whales off California in 2024, leading scientists and marine mammal biologists to worry about how this year will go as winter fishing seasons get underway.
Already, sea creatures have been plagued in 2025 by deadly algae blooms, bacterial illnesses and shifts in food sources, as well as the always-present threats of fishing gear and ship strikes.
On top of that, the federal agency, which plays an important role in enforcement...
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