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Tangled plastic and fishing gear found in pilot whales stranded in Hawaii

A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study found that about 23% of short‑finned pilot whales stranded in the main Hawaiian Islands over a 13‑…

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A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study found that about 23% of short‑finned pilot whales stranded in the main Hawaiian Islands over a 13‑year period had ingested multiple pounds of plastic, including ropes, netting, fishing gear and plastic bags.

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