
Environmental Studies and Forestry
Habitat compression and ecosystem shifts as potential links between marine heatwave and record whale entanglements
J. A. Santora, N. J. Mantua, et al.
This captivating study explores the intricate links between the northeast Pacific marine heatwave of 2014-2016 and the alarming rise in whale entanglements in California's crab fishery. The research led by a team including Jarrod A. Santora and Nathan J. Mantua unveils significant ecosystem changes and proposes innovative strategies for climate-ready fisheries to mitigate future risks.
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