Posts Tagged ‘Entanglement’
Europe’s first whale disentanglement training course for fishers takes place in Scotland
More whales and dolphins, as well as basking sharks and other marine animals, are getting entangled in fishing gear than ever before. It’s a massive problem and the single biggest threat to whales, dolphins and porpoises. Many types of fishing nets and gear can pose a danger – even the ropes used to set and…
Read MoreWDC joins new project helping to prevent whale and dolphin entanglement in fishing gear
WDC has joined up with other organisations to help with a new research project looking into the problem of marine mammal entanglement in fishing gear in Scottish waters, which has just been launched. The first of its kind in Europe, the Scottish Entanglement Alliance (SEA) brings together fishing industry representatives, researchers and conservation and welfare charities to assess…
Read MoreWarmer waters threaten whales in Pacific Ocean
Whales migrating through the waters off California in the US maybe at risk from the unusual warming in the Pacific Ocean, which is causing them to change their feeding habits. In 2015, more than 60 whales that have become entangled in fishing gear have been spotted along the coastline, up 400 percent on normal levels.…
Read MoreRecord number of whales entangled on US west coast
A record number of whales were reported entangled in fishing gear in in 2014 off the west coast of the US (Washington State, Oregon and California), according to figures from the US authorities. The data, released by the Center for Biological Diversity, shows that at least 30 whales, mainly gray and humpback, were found entangled,…
Read MoreCollaboration Results in Exciting Development for Large Whales
Earlier this week the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team met in person for the first time since 2012. This team of 60 members consists of scientists, conservationists, state officials, and members of the fishing industry hailing from all over the East Coast of the US. WDC has held a seat on this federally appointed…
Read MoreEntangled Whale Watch Boat Makes National News – Entangled Whales Rarely Do
An “entangled” whale watching boat with 157 passengers on board remained at sea overnight and made national news. While the news originally reported that the vessel was likely snagged in lobster gear, we knew that was doubtful. We know that large whales who get entangled in lobster gear rarely become anchored. Unfortunately, we have plenty…
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