Humpback whale entangled in fish net off Manasquan Inlet

Written by:
Hans Kruit, 15 November 2013

A humpback whale entangled in fish net was spotted Thursday two miles off Manasquan Inlet, and federal officials and environmental experts are working to help set it free.

The Coast Guard has set up a 300-foot safety zone around the whale and vessels have been alerted to stay clear of the area.

Humpback whales are protected under both the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. NOAA Fisheries is responsible for monitoring whale populations and working with authorized partners to assist sick, injured, stranded or entangled animals, according to NOAA.

source: APP

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