Cetacean entanglements 2023
Entanglement is a major threat to cetaceans worldwide. It occurs when whales, dolphins, and porpoises get entangled in commercial fishing and aquaculture gear (both active and derelict).
2023 Entanglements
| Date | Animal | Location | Country | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12 | Humpback whale | Cape Cod Bay | USA | The Center for Coastal Studies Marine Animal Entanglement Response Team successfully rescued a humpback whale named Pinball from a dangerous fishing line entanglement in Cape Cod Bay. | [1] |
| Aug 9 | Humpback whale | Fremantle | Australia | An estimated 10-metre-long humpback whale was reported to be entangled off the coast of Fremantle, south of Perth. | [2] |
| Jul 17 | Humpback whale | Broome | Australia | An 11-metre humpback whale was freed from pearling lines after being stuck for three days off the Kimberley coast in Western Australia. | [3] |
| Jul 15 | Humpback whale | Broome | Australia | The whale was first seen by members of the public on Saturday afternoon with a long rope and a white float wrapped around its tail12. A team from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions tried to help the whale but failed to disentangle it or attach a satellite tag before nightfall | [4] |
| Jul 5 | Humpback whale | Marcoola Beach | Australia | Freed. | [5] |
| Jul 5 | Humpback whale | Kirra Beach | Australia | Freed. | [5] |
See also
External links
- Cause of Death Determined for 11 Killer Whales Incidentally Caught in Fishing Gear in Alaska in 2023 NOAA
References
- ↑ Entangled Humpback Whale Successfully Rescued CapeCod.com Archived Aug 16, 2023.
- ↑ Archived: Efforts underway to free entangled whale off Fremantle coast, south of Perth ABC News
- ↑ Archived Humpback whale caught in pearling lines for three days off Kimberley coast freed by rescuers ABC News
- ↑ Archived Humpback whale remains entangled in rope off Broome despite DBCA attempts to help ABC News
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Archived Two whales freed after becoming entangled on Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast ABC News
Notes
This page was started July 2023. Events prior to this may not be recorded.