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Scientists use tracking devices to uncover quirky behaviour after humpback whales freed from nets

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : Nov. 3, 2024 - 12:24

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Whale rescue crews say it has been one of their worst seasons on record for the gentle giants. More of them have been caught in shark and fishing nets along south-east Queensland and New South Wales coastlines. New technology is now being used to understand how to prevent whales from becoming trapped in the nets.