Coverage dated December 17, 2024
Two endangered right whales seen entangled off Massachusetts; young male Headline from CBS News
Entangled right whales were seen off the coast of Massachusetts, and scientists say one of them is likely to die.
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New Hampshire Public Radio
'It’s unusual but typical': 2 North Atlantic right whales found entangled off MA, plus 5 others ↗ (opens New Hampshire Public Radio) Published Dec 17, 2024
New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description A 3-year-old male, seen southeast of Nantucket with lines wrapped across his head and back, is unlikely to survive. An adult female with ropes hanging from her mouth was sighted in the same area. Altogether, seven entangled right whales have spotted along the East Coast.
CBS News
Two endangered right whales seen entangled off Massachusetts; young male ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Dec 17, 2024
CBS News's feed description Entangled right whales were seen off the coast of Massachusetts, and scientists say one of them is likely to die.
Phys
Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die ↗ (opens Phys) Published Dec 17, 2024
Same headline from 5 more outlets Phys's feed description Two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts, and one is likely to die from its injuries, the federal government said.
Bangor Daily News
2 endangered right whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts ↗ (opens Bangor Daily News) Published Dec 17, 2024
Bangor Daily News's feed description North Atlantic right whales number fewer than 400 and face existential threats from fishing gear and collisions with ships.
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