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Oregon to start testing ropeless crabbing gear next spring to stop whale entanglements

Oregon to start testing ropeless crabbing gear next spring to stop whale entanglements

Oregon to start testing ropeless crabbing gear next spring to stop whale entanglements

Published on: 08/17/2026

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Oregon fishermen will begin testing ropeless crabbing technology next spring in an effort to save whales from often-fatal entanglements.

News Source : https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/08/17/oregon-to-start-testing-ropeless-crabbing-gear-next-spring-to-stop-whale-entanglements/

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