NOAA confirms fate of 11 killer whales
2023-12-08T11:54:00
NOAA Fisheries has confirmed the fates of eleven killer whales found dead or seriously injured in Alaska in 2023
Whilst the number of so-called ‘incidental’ takes is higher than in previous years, NOAA has stated that the numbers are below that which would pose a risk to long-term stock levels.
NOAA says it will undertake further tests to fully assess the impact of all human-caused deaths and injuries along with exploring ways to reduce these interactions.