Two North Atlantic right whales, a critically endangered species, have been seen entangled in fishing gear off the coast of Massachusetts.<\/p>\n
With fewer than 400 of these whales remaining, the sighting is raising serious concerns among conservationists.<\/p>\n
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the whales\u2014an adult and a juvenile\u2014were observed southeast of Nantucket. Biologists warn that at least one of the animals is unlikely to survive.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, a right whale washed ashore on Martha\u2019s Vineyard, and investigators linked its death to Maine fishing gear.<\/p>\n
This incident has intensified ongoing debates between lobstermen and Conservation groups. Lobstermen have pushed back against new regulations, maintaining that Maine lobster gear had not previously been confirmed to cause a right whale fatality.<\/p>\n
The discovery of the entangled whales highlights the continued threat to the species and the importance of addressing fishing practices that put them at risk.<\/p>\n