Whale Entanglements in Fishing Gear Surge Off U.S. West Coast During Marine Heatwaves
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New research finds that rising ocean temperatures are shrinking cool-water feeding grounds, pushing humpbacks into gear-heavy waters near shore. Scientists say ocean forecasting tool could help fisheries reduce the risk. By Teresa Tomassoni Each spring, humpback whales start to feed off the coast of California and Oregon on dense schools of anchovies, sardines and krill—prey […]