Australian marine scientists have just dropped some seriously concerning news 🐋🚨. Their latest research highlights a major threat facing the North Atlantic right whales: entanglement in fishing gear.
These majestic creatures, already on the critically endangered list according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, are struggling to survive as they get caught up in fishing equipment. Every entanglement can be a life-or-death situation, making their fight for survival even tougher.
It's a stark reminder of how human activities are impacting marine life. The researchers are calling for urgent action to protect these whales before it's too late. 🌊✨
We might be thousands of miles away, but the ocean's health affects us all. Let's spread the word and do our part to protect these amazing animals! 💙
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Fishing gear entanglement pose threat to critically endangered whales
cgtn.com
