Humpback Whale Rescued from Dungeness Crab Gear in Monterey Bay

A humpback whale entangled in commercial Dungeness crab fishing gear in Monterey Bay was successfully freed after responders cut away ropes and buoys, according to a media release from Marine Life Studies. Whale watch crews first spotted the entangled whale trailing black and purple lines in late May, posing a life-threatening risk as the lines … Read more

Dead Humpback Whale Draws Crowds in Pacific Grove

When a juvenile humpback whale washes ashore near Pacific Grove, it is more than a tragic local event; it is a biological SOS from the ocean. While the immediate focus is often on the spectacle of the animal itself, the scientific community sees something much deeper: a critical data point in the shifting health of … Read more