Entangled North Atlantic Right Whale (IMAGE)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Entangled North Atlantic Right Whale

Caption

An emaciated, entangled North Atlantic right whale swimming with fishing trap rope around both flippers, through its mouth, and dragging behind it.

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Image: Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, NOAA Permit #594-1759

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