Ropeless fishing tech could help save rare whale, say scientists, Whales
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Progress on Ropeless Fishing Gear - Conservation Law Foundation
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Lobsters V. Whales: Maine's Iconic Industry May Have To Change To Help Gentle Giantss : The Salt : NPR
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Endangered Whale 'Likely to Die' After Suspected Vessel Strike. Proposed NOAA Rules Could Prevent Future Collisions, Scientists Say - Inside Climate News
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Will 'ropeless' fishing gear be seaworthy in time to save
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Innovation and resilience offer hope for the world's most endangered whale — WWF Protecting Whales & Dolphins Initiative
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Will 'Ropeless' Fishing Gear Save the Endangered Right Whale?
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MA may open right whale closed areas to fishermen using ropeless gear
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Ropeless gear aimed at preventing right whale deaths may be commercially viable soon
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Fishing Closures Needed Off New England to Protect Right Whales
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Entanglement In Fishing Gear Limits Whales' Growth : NPR
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Ropeless fishing tech could help save rare whale, say scientists, Whales
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The kindest cut: the Australians fighting to save humpback whales tangled in fishing nets, Whales
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Will 'Ropeless' Fishing Gear Save the Endangered Right Whale?
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Will 'Ropeless' Fishing Gear Save the Endangered Right Whale?