National Report on Large Whale Entanglements Confirmed in the United States in 2020

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National Report on Large Whale Entanglements Confirmed in the United States in 2020

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United States. National Marine Fisheries Service. Office of Protected Resources. ; United States. National Marine Fisheries Service. Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division ; Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (U.S.)

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In 2020, there were 53 confirmed entangled large whales documented along the coasts of the United States, with 42 cases involving live animals and 11 cases involving animals that were dead (floating or stranded) when initially reported. All 53 whales were independently confirmed as entangled by members of the U.S. Large Whale Entanglement Response Network (Network), through photographic or video documentation, reports from multiple and/or experienced members of the on-water community, or through field responses.
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Entanglement Response Fishery Management Marine Mammal Health And Stranding Response Program Whales Wildlife Conservation Wildlife Rescue
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