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Tag Archives: entanglement

North Atlantic Right Whales Pushed Closer to Extinction

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Rick SpilmanDecember 12, 2017

North Atlantic right whales are among the rarest of marine mammals. Only about 450 of the whales are thought to exist. In 2017 alone an estimated 17 right whales have died while only 5 whales are believed to have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged entanglement, extinction, North Atlantic right whales, ship strikes

Attempt to Save Entangled Blue Whale as West Coast Whale Entanglements Rise

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Rick SpilmanJune 28, 2016

On Monday, a 70-80 foot long blue whale entangled in crab or fish nets and lines was spotted off the coast of Dana Point in southern California.  A marine mammal rescue team attempted cut the nets and lines to free the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged blue whale, California, entanglement, nets, West Coast
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