The entanglement of two humpback whales on the coast of NSW has highlighted the man made threats marine life face at an increasing rate.
Two whales snared by buoys, ropes and netting were discovered over the weekend but marine rescuers were unsuccessful in their attempts to disentangle them.
Managing director of the Tangaroa Blue Foundation, Hiedi Taylor, said the problem of marine debris has never been so great, with around 800 species being impacted.