Caught on Camera: Minke whale struck and killed in Barnegat Inlet throwing boater overboard
A 20-foot Minke whale was fatally struck by a vessel in Barnegat Bay on Saturday afternoon, leading to a coordinated response from marine agencies and a planned necropsy to be conducted Monday…
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…
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…
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…
Biden Administration Says Sonar Mapping Has No Effect on Whale Health
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the days after one of the biggest wind farm projects on the U.S. East Coast sunk below the waves, public officials at the Jersey Shore celebrated Orsted’s…
Experts Conduct Necropsy on Minke Whale Found Dead at Leonardo State Marina
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – On October 19, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) spearheaded a collaborative effort to extricate a deceased Minke whale from Leonardo State Marina’s bulkhead. Assisted by the New Jersey…
California Man Fined $50,000 for Illegally Importing Carvings Made from Sperm Whale Teeth and a Walrus Tusk
Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office stated that Pedro Huertas, 69, of Pasadena, California, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of unlawfully importing wildlife parts (carvings from sperm whale teeth…
Marine Mammal Center to Recover Body Of Dead Whale Found in Middletown
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said the agency will work to recover and remove the corpse of a dead whale that washed up in the hometown of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy…
Whale Found Dead, Floating at Marina In Governor Phil Murphy’s Hometown
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – A dead whale has been found floating, dead, inside a Marina in Middletown, the hometown of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Middletown Mayor Tony Porto confirmed the dead whale…
Dead Whale Washes Ashore at Island Beach State Park, Reporter Slams Lack of Transparency
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – Another dead whale has washed ashore at the New Jersey shore and this time, officials kept it under wraps until reporters began asking questions. According to the Marine…
Stranded Whale Freed in Barnegat Bay Swims Off Into Sunset Beached Again
BARNEGAT, NJ – A 22-foot minke whale stranded near Conklin Island was successfully led to deeper waters by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) with the support of multiple agencies over a…
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