In Hermanus, South Africa, a young Southern Right whale was rescued from a fishing line by the South African Whale Disentanglement Network (SAWDN) with the help of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) on June 28th. Despite the challenges faced during the intricate rescue operation, the whale was successfully freed from most of the line and was monitored by the SAWDN for a few days. The incident highlights the importance of managing marine debris and the urgency of international collaboration for ocean conservation.
