1-year-old North Atlantic right whale calf entangled in fishing gear in Gulf of St. Lawrence.
A North Atlantic right whale calf has been spotted entangled in fishing gear in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, according to Canadian officials. The whale was initially observed east of Miscou Island, N.B., and a tracking tag was successfully attached to the entangled gear to aid in disentanglement efforts. The New England Aquarium believes the calf, approximately one-and-a-half years old, to be female. The type of gear and its origin remain unknown.
June 25, 2024
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