July 22, 2024
Entangled Humpback Whale in Southern California Freed by NOAA Fisheries-led Response Team
The entangled humpback whale slapping its tail minutes before it finally freed itself from fishing gear. Photo taken under NOAA MMHSRP Permit #24359.
The entangled humpback whale slapping its tail minutes before it finally freed itself from fishing gear. Photo taken under NOAA MMHSRP Permit #24359.
Gear freed from entangled humpback whale. Photo taken under NOAA MMHSRP Permit #24359.
NOAA team working to free fishing gear from entangled humpback whale. Photo taken under NOAA MMHSRP Permit #24359.
Entangled humpback whale. Photo taken under NOAA MMHSRP Permit #24359.