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A poignant image of a polar bear with plastic hanging from its jaws has been shortlisted for the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 award. The photo, taken in the Arctic, serves as a stark reminder of the widespread impact of plastic pollution on even the most remote ecosystems. This image highlights the threats faced by polar bears, including the decline of sea ice due to climate change and the increasing ingestion of plastic.

A humpback whale, nicknamed Catalyst, has been spotted off the coast of Washington state with its tail fluke torn off, likely due to entanglement in fishing gear. Despite its injury, the whale has managed to travel hundreds of miles, but experts say it will likely die from starvation or exhaustion without its vital tail fluke.