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EPISODE · May 17, 2025 · 5 MIN

How to keep migrating whales free from getting tangled in fishing gear

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The eastern Humpback Whale migration season runs from May to November each year. During that time, thousands of whales pass Australia's east coast as they head towards warmer waters before returning to Antarctica. But as they make their journey they run the risk of becoming entangled in fishing gear. Efforts are now underway to try and change that.

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