Washington among 4 states with highest rate of whale entanglements, report shows

Across the Pacific coast, reports of large whales tangled in buoys, gillnets and other fishing equipment are increasing. In 2025, Washington was among four states where nearly 80% of reported whale entanglements occurred, according to a recent report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Of the Pacific coastal states with the most reports, California […]