Young Humpback Whale

From NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries:

So majestic and yet so fragile, whales are at constant risk of entanglement in floating debris. Last week in Hawaii, rescuers led by NOAA freed this young humpback from life-threatening fishing line wrapped around its tail (look closely and you can see it near the bottom of the photo).

This team of dedicated ocean heroes works around the clock to respond to entangled whales in Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Read about their latest rescue here:http://go.usa.gov/FzMx

(Photo: J.Moore/NOAA Permit #932-1905)