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Decomposed Endangered Fin Whale Washes Ashore at Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island

A suspected endangered female fin whale drifted ashore in Barnegat Light after being spotted floating off Long Beach Island, prompting recovery efforts by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.…

Harbor seal resting on a sandy beach beside a rescue crate, with a green tag on its back and a yellow tag on its rear flipper.

Rescued seal found on New Jersey road sick during blizard returns to ocean after rehab

HARVEY CEDARS, N.J. — A juvenile grey seal found stranded on a roadway after a blizzard has returned to the ocean this week following recovery from illness and malnutrition, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced. The seal, identified as patient…

Beached dead whale on wet sand with the ocean waves in the background, a rope attached to its tail visible at left side.

44-Foot Endangered Sei Whale Found Dead in Newark Bay Had Not Eaten Before Death, Necropsy Finds

NEWARK BAY, N.J. — A 44-foot endangered sei whale found dead in Newark Bay had not been feeding prior to its death, according to preliminary necropsy results released following a multi-agency examination.…

Dead humpback whale found at Sandy Hook as offshore wind work resumes

Advocacy group questions timing as officials investigate cause of death Sandy Hook, NJ – A dead humpback whale washed ashore at Sandy Hook Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation and renewed public debate…

Grey seal rescued from Lavallette beach now recovering at NJ center

Juvenile found vomiting later transported for treatment and rehabilitation Lavallette, NJ – A young grey seal found resting on a Jersey Shore beach was later rescued and taken in for treatment after…

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It’s Seal Season at the Jersey Shore and Wildlife Experts say “Stop Harassing the Seals”

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – It’s seal season at the Jersey Shore and the folks over at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center have some information they’d like the share with the public. What…

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