New Report Confirms 46 Whale Entanglements In Fishing Gear Off West Coast In 2018; Humpbacks Top List

A total of 46 whales were confirmed as entangled in fishing gear off the West Coast in 2018, more than the previous year, but slightly lower than the historic highs of 2015 and 2016. The number of entanglements remained above levels prior to 2014, when the average number was less than 10.

Read the full article…

Become a Member and get unlimited access to all articles.

Register

Already a member? Log in here
© Copyright 1997- 2026 Columbia Basin Bulletin. All rights reserved.