Ship Strike Suspected as Cause of Death of Two Whales in Alaska
August 06, 2024
August 06, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
On July 3, NOAA Fisheries received a report of a floating humpback whale, which ultimately washed ashore near Elfin Cove. Postmortem examination of this male humpback whale found injuries consistent with a vessel strike as the cause of death. Measurements collected indicate he was likely a yearling.
The second humpback whale was reported floating near Point Adolphus on J . . .
On July 3, NOAA Fisheries received a report of a floating humpback whale, which ultimately washed ashore near Elfin Cove. Postmortem examination of this male humpback whale found injuries consistent with a vessel strike as the cause of death. Measurements collected indicate he was likely a yearling.
The second humpback whale was reported floating near Point Adolphus on J . . .