Australian marine scientists have uncovered alarming findings about the dire situation facing North Atlantic right whales. These majestic creatures, already critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), are grappling with an unexpected threat: entanglement in fishing gear. This dangerous predicament hampers their survival, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to address this human-induced peril.
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Fishing gear entanglement pose threat to critically endangered whales
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