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More curious fur seals are getting trapped in discarded fishing gear
By Toby Hemmings and Alasdair McDonald

Data from the wildlife rescue group ORRCA shows an increase in the number of fur seal entanglements as they seek out fishing lines in attempts to find an easy meal.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/entangled-seals-fishing-gear/106674776

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More curious fur seals are getting trapped in discarded fishing gear

Data from the wildlife rescue group ORRCA shows an increase in the number of fur seal entanglements as they seek out fishing lines in attempts to find an easy meal.