Whale Found Entangled off New England – Federal Authorities Fight to Save Endangered Species in Crisis
Portland, Maine – A North Atlantic right whale has been sighted entangled in rope off the coast of New England, exacerbating the challenges faced by these endangered animals. With their population dwindling to less than 360, right whales are highly susceptible to entanglement in fishing gear and collisions with ships. The entangled whale was discovered approximately 50 miles south of Rhode Island’s Block Island, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Rescuers face …