Annual Whale Entanglement - by Species
Whale entanglement data is compiled by NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region. An Interactive Map (above) can also be used to view the spatial distribution of entanglement records by species, gear type, and year.
New Research Predicts Effects of Marine Heatwaves on Top Ocean Predators
Real-time shifts in marine ecosystems and species demand “climate-ready” fisheries. This new research will inform fisheries management.
Climate Change Likely to Reshape West Coast Fisheries by Sending Fish Farther Offshore
Research by multiple scientists from the California Current IEA team found that vessels may have to travel farther and fish deeper to keep catching fish in the future as a result of climate change.