Right whale died of chronic entanglement in rope from Maine
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.
North Atlantic right whale found washed up on Vineyard died from ‘chronic entanglement,’ NOAA says
A juvenile North Atlantic right whale that washed up on Martha’s Vineyard in January with fishing gear caught in its tail died from “chronic entanglement” with such equipment in ocean waters, according to federal officials.
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.
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.
Tests confirm right whale was killed by Maine fishing gear, NOAA says
The female North Atlantic right whale was found dead near Martha’s Vineyard in January due to chronic entanglement.
Whale found dead near Martha's Vineyard killed by fishing gear, NOAA says
Federal investigators said Maine fishing gear is to blame for the death of an endangered female right found dead near Martha’s Vineyard in January. While some lobstermen say they’re sad to hear about the death of the whale,
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.
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