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NOAA Fisheries Releases Report on Killer Whale Entanglements in Alaska from 1991–2022

New technical memorandum provides 31 years of killer whale entanglement history in Alaska.
December 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Killer whales swim in the waters off Alaska Killer whales swim in the waters off Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/John Moran

Dolphin, Porpoise, and Small Toothed Whale Entanglement Response

NOAA Fisheries authorizes emergency response to dolphins, porpoises, and small toothed whales with life-threatening entanglements.
National

National Marine Mammal Entanglement Response Networks

The national marine mammal entanglement response networks safely and effectively respond to reports of entangled marine mammals and provide response coverage in all coastal states.
National

Seal, Fur Seal, and Sea Lion Entanglement Response

NOAA Fisheries authorizes emergency response to seals, fur seals, and sea lions with life-threatening entanglements.
National

Large Whale Entanglement Response

NOAA Fisheries authorizes emergency response to large whales with life-threatening entanglements.
National

Report an Entangled Marine Mammal

The public should report all sightings of entangled marine mammals so trained and authorized responders can safely respond.
National
An underwater image of a humpback whale swimming away with yellow line wrapped around its tail An entangled humpback whale off of San Diego, California. Credit: Keith Yip, taken under NOAA Permit #18786

Retrospective analysis of measures to reduce large whale entanglements in a lucrative commercial fishery

Marine mammal bycatch is a significant anthropogenic threat to recovering populations. Gear reduction in Washington (USA) crab fishery decreased entanglement risk to whales.
January 30, 2023 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
West Coast

Team Removes Most Rope from Entangled Humpback Whale Off California

Prompt reports and photos from whale watching vessels provided crucial information.
October 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Person extending a pole in the water towards an entangled whale A team from NOAA Fisheries and the Pacific Marine Mammal Center approach an entangled humpback whale off Dana Point, California, on October 9. The team cut the whale loose from most of the ropes entangling it. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries, MMHSRP Permit #18786-06

Trainings Prepare Teams To Respond to Entangled Large Whales in Alaska

The trainings highlight the importance of safety around whales for communities and experienced teams responding to entanglements.
September 22, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Park Ranger Bethany Robichaud throws a grapple in a practice session at Glacier Bay National Park. Park Ranger Bethany Robichaud throws a grapple in a practice session at Glacier Bay National Park in June 2022. Credit: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

Let Qualified Experts Respond to Entangled Whales!

When well-intentioned members of the public take matters into their own hands to try and save a whale, they put themselves and the animals in grave danger.
August 12, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
A photo Showing how complex entanglements are Line and buoys wrapped tightly around a humpback whale’s tail. While entanglements may appear straightforward when viewed from the surface, they are often complex and involve many wraps that are not easily removed without specialized equipment. Credit: Pieter Folkens (NOAA Permit # 18786-04).