1.4M views · 30K shares | #ICYMI A beautiful whale shark who was swimming in the waters of Socorro Island, Mexico - allowed human divers to get close enough to cut off the piece of commercial fishing line that was wrapped around its body and was slowly strangling the gentle creature to death. Again, highlighting the dangers of abandoned commercial fishing nets - one of the most common causes of death for marine life in Australia. video © Smithsonian Channel | WWF-Australia | Facebook

179K views · 1.7K reactions | Located about 50 miles west of Socorro, 25 miles north of Reserve, the Plains of San Agustin span Catron and Socorro counties. Overall, the plains extend 55-miles northeast to southwest, ranging from 5 to 15 miles across. | New Mexico Nomad | Facebook