Entangled Humpback Whale (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Cruz Caption A rope from fishing gear can be seen as this entangled humpback whale breaches. Credit NOAA-NMFS West Coast Region Usage Restrictions For use only with news coverage of this research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.