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Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

Whale Disentanglement Training

Photo: Ed Lyman/NOAA, under NOAA permit #14682 Did you know that whale entanglement is a significant issue impacting marine wildlife, particularly large baleen whales? When entangled whales are spotted, response teams use specialized equipment to attempt to free them. This can be dangerous for both the whale and the rescuers, which is why education and…

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