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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Protecting Whales from Fishing Lines

    Whales that have been strangers to California's coastal waters are not just turning up in larger numbers than ever before, they're getting tangled in fishing lines — 50 animals just since January. Environmentalists are very alarmed and so is the fishing industry.

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 3, 2015 • 9m Listen

    Whales that have been strangers to California's coastal waters are not just turning up in larger numbers than ever before, they're getting tangled in fishing lines — 50 animals just since January. Environmentalists are very alarmed and so is the fishing industry.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Catherine Kilduff

      Center for Biological Diversity

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      John Mellor

      commercial fisherman

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    New Ways to Rock the Vote?
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    2. 12:46Protecting Whales from Fishing LinesYou’re reading this
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