Live Breaking News & Updates on Recreational Fisheries Program

Stay updated with breaking news from Recreational fisheries program. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

Marine debris ingested by 60-ton sperm whale believed to be a contributing cause of death : Maui Now

“In addition to squid beaks, fish skeletons and other prey remains, we found at least six hagfish traps and we also found significant amounts of at least seven types of fishing net, at least two types of plastic bags, a light protector, fishing line and a float from a net. We did find a number of things in the stomach of the sperm whale that may have contributed to its death and are certainly disturbing,” said Dr. Kristi West, the Health and Stranding Lab Director. ....

United States , Edward Luna Kekoa , Division Of Aquatic Resources , University Of Hawai , Pacific Islands Regional Office , Lab Director , Division Of Forestry , Department Of Land , Recreational Fisheries Program , Uh Health , Stranding Lab , Lydgate Park , Kauai Friday , Natural Resources , Kristi West , Recreational Fisheries Program Manager , Aquatic Resources , Islands Regional Office , Beached Whale , Distressed Whale , Legate Park , Marine Debris , Marine Debris Cause Of Death , Sperm Whale , Sperm Whale Hawaii , Stranded Whale ,