Net entanglement and beached incidents can threaten whales, dolphins and other marine mammals. Humans should use caution, and consider these tips from experts if you encounter the situation.
is one of the major causes of population decline in marine mammals. Similar to the feel-good footage of strangers saving beached whales or stranded dolphins, there are also many viral videos of divers and boaters freeing marine animals from nets. So is it OK to grab a sharp knife and cut the cetacean free?from attempting to free a tangled animal on their own, and instead urges people to call one of the hotlines on their website to connect with a rescue group.
Although it might seem like a quick fix to hop in the water with a pair of scissors, disentangling a whale, dolphin or turtle is an extensive operation. Rescuers often use a process called, which deploys large buoys to slow the whale or turtle. In some situations, sedation or restraints are needed to calm the animal until the net can be completely cleared.
Other than calling authorities, people might not be able to help a tangled whale or dolphin in the moment. But people can prevent future entanglements by reporting ghost gear. In 2020, the U.S. joined theto help rid oceans of nets and other discarded fishing gear. The initiative has an app, which people can use to report sightings and alert clean-up crews to the location.
The U.S. isn’t the only country concerned about ghost gear in the oceans. Fifteen other countries joined the initiative, and ghost gear mitigation is now a
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