Researchers discovered that a young right whale, known as 5120, died due to severe entanglement from lobster fishing gear, highlighting the ongoing conflict between marine life and fishing industries. With 39 right whales injured or killed by entanglements in just seven years, and climate change further complicating their food sources, the species faces a dire risk of extinction within the next three decades. The statistics are alarming: 43% of North Atlantic right whales perished between 2011 and 2020, underscoring the urgent need for protective measures.
