Humpback Whales Entangled in Oregon Crab Gear
Update: 2025-12-25
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Conservation groups urge Oregon to adopt whale-safe Dungeness crab fishing gear, citing at least four entanglements this year and a potential twenty. The petition calls for pop-up gear that eliminates risky buoy lines, following successful tests in California. Experts warn of preventable deaths without such measures, as a young entangled humpback was recently euthanized. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued an advisory, with tougher rules under consideration. Checkout Solipillow.com
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