Whale washed ashore in Brigantine. Photo provided by NOAA.

Environmental Group Claims Strong Correlation Between Offshore Wind and Whale Deaths

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A coalition of environmental groups is demanding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revoke its permits for the Empire Wind project, alleging the agency relied on outdated…

Decomposed humpback whale washes ashore on Long Beach Island

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A decomposed humpback whale washed up early Friday on the 130th Street beach in the Beach Haven Terrace section of Long Beach Island, officials confirmed. The whale,…

Whale Watching in Cape May: Nature’s Spectacle on the Jersey Shore

Nestled at the southern tip of New Jersey, Cape May offers more than its iconic Victorian architecture and beautiful beaches — it’s also one of the finest whale watching destinations on the…

Stranded pilot whale euthanized after repeated beachings in New Jersey

SEA BRIGHT, NJ — A long-finned pilot whale found stranded in the surf just north of the Ship Ahoy Beach Club on Wednesday was humanely euthanized after multiple failed attempts to return…

Dead humpback whale washes ashore in Delaware’s Indian River Bay

INDIAN RIVER BAY, DEL. — A 30- to 40-foot humpback whale was discovered dead in shallow water off the coast of Indian River Bay on Monday morning, marking the latest in a…

Minke whale found stranded in Cape May Point was malnourished, necropsy finds

CAPE MAY POINT, N.J. — A necropsy performed on a young Minke whale that stranded and died at Sunset Beach earlier this week revealed the animal was severely emaciated and suffering from…

Stranded Minke whale euthanized after beaching itself in Cape May, officials confirm

CAPE MAY POINT, N.J. — A small Minke whale stranded on Sunset Beach Tuesday afternoon was euthanized after marine experts determined it had little chance of survival, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center…

Juvenile humpback whale washes ashore at Sunset Beach in Cape May

CAPE MAY, NJ — A juvenile humpback whale was discovered washed up on the shore at Sunset Beach on Sunday, prompting a response from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The cause of…

Watch: Sea World Crowd Splashed With Water Filled With Whale Feces

A viral video from SeaWorld San Antonio has left the internet both cringing and laughing after a whale decided to drop an unexpected “gift” mid-performance. In the clip, the massive marine mammal…

Two dead whales in northern New Jersey in less than 24 hours. This one was removed this morning from the beach in Lavallette, NJ. Why don’t groups like @Greenpeace @SierraClub and @NOAA care? It didn’t used to be this way. Locals say that one dead whale washing up every few… pic. /OTqCt0db8o— Protect Our Coast NJ (@njcoast_protect) October 4, 2024

Second Minke Whale Found Dead Off Jersey Coast Days Since Offshore Wind Survey Ship Returned

LAVALLETTE, N.J. — A small minke whale was found dead early Friday morning near Trenton Avenue in Lavallette, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC). The whale, measuring between 10 and…

Dead minke whale found in Raritan Bay off New Jersey shoreline

SANDY HOOK, N.J. — A dead minke whale was discovered floating in the Lower Bay/Raritan Bay area on Thursday morning, prompting efforts by local and federal agencies to track its movement. The…

Whale Found Deceased off New Jersey Coast

DELAWARE BAY, NJ – A deceased humpback whale was discovered floating in the Delaware Bay off New Jersey on Tuesday. The presence of the whale was promptly reported, although the National Oceanic…

Dead Whale Washes Ashore on New Jersey Beach

SPRING LAKE, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) reported that a deceased Beaked whale was discovered on the beach at St. Clair Ave. in Spring Lake, NJ, early Thursday morning,…

The Whale and Dolphin Deaths That We Stopped Talking About Are Still Happening in New Jersey

STONE HARBOR, NJ – You don’t see it blasted daily in the news, but whales and dolphins are still dying in record numbers in New Jersey. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center has…

Dead Whale Caught on Bow of Cruise Ship in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY — The Marine Mammal Stranding Center has reported that on Tuesday, a necropsy was performed on a 44-foot-long sei whale that was discovered deceased on the bow of a cruise…

Dead Whale on Long Beach Island Died from Blunt Force Trauma According to Initial Investigation

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center reported the discovery of a deceased juvenile male humpback whale on the morning of Thursday, April 11th, at 6:45 AM along the…

New Jersey Wrap-Up: Christie Makes Visit to Jersey Shore, Another Earthquake Reported, Another Dead Whale

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Aftershocks from this week’s New Jersey earthquake were reported across New Jersey Wednesday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.6 quake was reported at 10:22…

Humpback Whale Found Dead on Beach at the Jersey Shore

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – This morning, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) was alerted to a report of a dead whale washed ashore on Long Beach Island. At approximately 6:45 a.m. on…

Another North Atlantic Right Whale Found Dead off Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A North Atlantic Right Whale, recently discovered deceased off the coast of Virginia Beach, is stirring concerns among environmentalists and researchers. This tragic event, noted by the National…

Photo of dead whale that washed ashore in Brigantine. Photo by MMSC

New Jersey Governor Mocks Whale Deaths While Pushing Ahead on Offshore Wind

Controversy Surrounds Governor Murphy’s Remarks on Whale Deaths TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently sparked controversy with a comment that appeared to make light of the serious issue of…

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