"Oregon Implements Crab Fishing Restrictions to Safeguard Whales from Trap Rope Entanglement"
Oregon has extended restrictions on the state's Dungeness crab fishery to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap ropes. The measures include limiting the number of crab traps and their depth during the months when humpback whales are more likely to swim in those areas. The decision comes as a response to the increasing incidents of whale entanglements along the West Coast. While the fishing industry is concerned about potential harm to their livelihood, the move aims to balance conservation efforts with commercial fishing interests.