Divers free a seal entangled in marine debris.

Two divers work underwater to remove discarded fish nets from a seal.

Photo By/Credit

NOAA/NOAA

Date Shot/Created

09/11/2023

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Image

Divers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration free a seal ensnared in marine debris. Entanglement in abandoned fishing gear can kill or injure fish and marine mammals.

Ecosystem

Coastal

Marine

Subject tags

Human impacts

Human-wildlife conflicts

Marine ecology

Pollution