A gray whale observed entangled in monofilament gillnet fishing gear on March 22 off Laguna Beach may still be trailing the heavy fishing gear, elevating concern over the whale’s condition and ability to survive. Heavy net and multiple buoys are wrapped around the whale’s back and sitting atop its fluke (tail), according to a … Read more
WASHINGTON/OTTAWA – Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said a boat strike was the likely cause of death for the most recent North Atlantic right whale (#1950) found … Read more
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) announced it will close the commercial and recreational Dungeness crab fisheries using vertical line gear off the central and southern coasts (in … Read more
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced it will not be closing the Dungeness crab fishery at this time to prevent entanglements of humpback whales that are now … Read more
Oceana launched a new “Whales in Crisis” public service announcement (PSA) campaign today featuring actress Cobie Smulders that calls on decision-makers to do more to save whales from deadly entanglements … Read more
Today the legislature passed House Bill 4132, increasing the state’s investment in its system of marine reserves and protected areas following the 10-year anniversary of Oregon’s marine reserves program. Today’s Senate … Read more
Today, Florida House lawmakers passed House Bill 321, which bans the intentional release of balloons and classifies released balloons as litter. Yesterday, the Senate passed the bill, which will go … Read more
