Whale deaths aside, here’s why New Jersey’s offshore wind farm is still controverial
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – While New Jersey politicians fight over whether or not sonar mapping of the ocean floor off the coast of New Jersey …
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Bucco Chides Trenton Democrats for Unbalanced Hearing on Whale & Dolphin Deaths
Sen. Tony Bucco criticized Trenton Democrats’ hearing on marine mammal deaths today as a one-sided conversation devoid of critical perspectives.
Bucco Says Democrats Can “No Longer Ignore” Whale Deaths
Sen. Bucco issued a response after Assembly Democrats announced that they will be holding a hearing to discuss marine mammal deaths in New Jersey.
NJ Senator says “Big Wind” in bed with Environmentalists over whale deaths, wind farms
TRENTON, NJ – Wind companies are donating huge money to conservation groups in New Jersey, which New Jersey Senator Michael Testa believes is why groups …
New Jersey lawmaker talks wind farms, whale deaths on Fox and Friends
New Jersey State Senator Michael Testa spoke to the nation on Fox News Channel’s Fox and Friends about whale deaths and wind farms in New …
VIDEO: Testa Talks About Wind Farm Concerns & Whale Deaths on Fox & Friends
Sen. Michael Testa appeared on Fox & Friends to talk about Republican efforts to save whales and dolphins, protect the environment, and prevent economic harm to the Jersey Shore.
VIDEO: Senate Republicans Explore Whale Deaths & Wind Farm Concerns at Independent Hearing
New Jersey Senate Republicans hosted an independent hearing where the surge of whale and dolphin deaths along the Jersey Shore and potential links to wind farms were discussed.
MEDIA ADVISORY (5/3): Senate Republicans to Hold Independent Hearing on Whale & Dolphin Deaths, Wind Farm Concerns
New Jersey Senate Republicans will hold an independent hearing on Wednesday, May 3 to receive testimony on the surge of whale and dolphin deaths along the Jersey Shore in recent months and potential links to wind farms that are under development.
Biden Admin’s ‘Whale Week’ Celebration Completely Omits Threats From Offshore Wind Projects
Biden Admin’s ‘Whale Week’ Celebration Completely Omits Threats From Offshore Wind Projects Nino Cambria on April 27, 2023 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) …
No evidence linking whale and dolphin deaths to Murphy wind project, governor declares
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Whales and dolphins have been washing up at the Jersey Shore at an alarming rate since December of last year, but …
Shore town calls for an unbiased investigation into whale and dolphin deaths
NEPTUNE, NJ – What’s killing off an unusually high amount of whales and dolphins at the Jersey Shore? While many shore area public officials are …
Senate Call To Investigate Whale Deaths Omits Any Mention Of Offshore Wind
Nino Cambria on March 29, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ – Democratic senators from four states sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …
Southern Shore Lawmakers Say Unprecedented Whale and Dolphin Deaths Warrant Suspension of Offshore Wind Projects
Sen. Michael Testa, Asm. Antwan McClellan, and Asm. Erik Simonsen are intensifying calls to suspend offshore wind projects following an unprecedented number of dolphin deaths on a beach in Sea Isle City.
Marine conservation groups in whale debate took money from offshore wind backers
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – As the debate continues whether sonar mapping off the coast of the Jersey Shore and other areas has contributed to a …
Study explains mealtime for the minke whale, the ocean’s littlest giant
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As the smallest of the group of baleen whales that includes the blue whale – filter-feeding behemoths of the …
New Jersey approves more offshore wind farms
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As whales are showing up dead in near-record numbers at the Jersey Shore since December, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy continued …
Humpback deaths in 2023 tie yearly record set in 2002
TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to data released by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, more humpback whales have washed up deceased along the Jersey Shore …
Marine mammal rescue center says increase in whale deaths taxing staff
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said on Wednesday that the volume of whales and dolphins being found dead at the Jersey …
Phil Murphy’s whale fish tale doesn’t add up to NOAA historical beaching data
TOMS RIVER, NJ – When humpback whales started washing up dead at the Jersey Shore in December, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said nothing was …
Seaside Park whale buried at the beach, initial tests hint at possible cause of death
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – A deceased humpback whale that washed ashore on the beach in Seaside Heights on Thursday was buried under the sand at …
Toms River joins chorus of towns calling for a halt to offshore wind project amid a rise in whale deaths
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has repeatedly stuck to his guns, saying the increase in whale deaths at the Jersey Shore …
Whale washed up dead near Rockaway Beach
ROCKAWAY BEACH, NY – A dead humpback whale has washed up along a jetty at the tip of Breezy Point. The latest whale beaching was …
Seaside Park whale likely not one spotted by U.S. Coast Guard earlier this week
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – A deceased whale found floating off the coast of the Jersey Shore on Wednesday is not believed to be the same …
Whale spotted floating, deceased off coast of Seaside Park
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – Another dead whale has been spotted off the coast of the Jersey Shore. This time, the unidentified whale was spotted off …
Environmental groups ask for federal investigation as mysterious whale deaths continue
Nino Cambria on February 28, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ – Environmental groups in New Jersey have told the Daily Caller News Foundation that they are …
Whale scientist with Biden administration sounded alarm on off-shore wind farm last spring, ignored
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A scientist working for the administration of President Joe Biden sounded the alarm on off-shore wind farms and their impact on …
Deceased humpback whale spotted by Coast Guard near Sandy Hook
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – A deceased humpback whale was spotted by the U.S. Coast Guard on Monday floating near the Ambrose Channel, a shipping lane …
Senate Democrats Block Pennacchio’s Effort to Enact 30-Day Moratorium on Wind Farm Surveys to Investigate Whale Deaths
New Jersey Senate Democrats blocked an effort by Sen. Joe Pennacchio to enact a 30-day moratorium on wind farm survey work to determine if there’s a link to a sudden surge in whale deaths along the Jersey Shore.
Native Americans now calling for halt in off-shore wind after New Jersey whale deaths
Nino Cambria on February 23, 2023 The largest lobbying group for Native American tribes called for a moratorium on offshore wind projects Thursday, according to …
Save the Whale Republicans say something fishy going on at the Jersey Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Experts and government scientists can’t explain why so many whales are dying at the Jersey Shore this winter. Now, Republicans are …
Governor Murphy dismisses wind farm whale tales as political theater, disinformation
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nine large whales have washed up dead at the Jersey Shore in a two-month span, sparking outrage across shore communities over …
As Whale Deaths Rise, Senate Republicans Call for Temporary Halt to Wind Farm Survey Work
Senate Republicans are calling for Gov. Phil Murphy to temporarily halt wind farm development work that might be linked to a sudden spike in whale deaths around the Jersey Shore.
Marine Mammal center investigating whale deaths denies funding by wind energy companies
As the Marine Mammal Stranding Center awaits necropsy results on several dead whales that have washed up at the Jersey Shore, the non-profit group today …
Ocean County officials call for Governor Murphy to halt off-shore sonar surveys after latest whale death
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Another dead whale has washed up at the Jersey Shore and Ocean County officials are now joining the growing number people …
Officials worried over latest whale death in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Something is killing off humpback whales at the Jersey Shore, and while New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy insists there’s no there, …
Polistina Urges Gov. Murphy to Issue 30-Day Moratorium on Wind Development to Investigate Whale Deaths
Senator Vince Polistina (R-2) sent a letter to Governor Murphy today to express concern about a rising number of East Coast whale deaths and to request a 30-day moratorium on offshore wind development activity to study if there is a link. The full text of […]
Another dead whale washes up at the Jersey Shore
MANASQUAN, NJ – Another dead humpback whale has washed up along the Jersey Shore, adding to the increasing body count that some are blaming on …
Murphy’s response to whale deaths, toxic superfund site deal could hurt his presidential aspirations
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts himself as the poster boy of choice for progressive Democrats as he continues to position himself to run for …
Jersey Shore mayors call for halt of massive off-shore wind farm amid uptick in whale deaths
Governor Phil Murphy continues to tell residents and officials at the Jersey Shore that there’s ‘no there, there’, but a growing number of political figures …
Another dead whale washed up on beach, this time in Long Island
LONG BEACH, NY – Another dead whale has washed ashore on a beach in the New York and New Jersey area. This time, the whale …
Southern Shore Lawmakers Say Unprecedented Whale Deaths Warrant Suspension of Offshore Wind Projects
Sen. Michael Testa, Asm. Erik Simonsen, and Asm. Antwan McClellan are intensifying calls to suspend offshore wind projects following an unprecedented number of whale deaths along the coasts of New Jersey and New York.
South Jersey lawmakers claim whale deaths linked to Murphy’s massive offshore wind project
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Republican leaders are once again calling for Governor Phil Murphy and Democrats to start worrying about saving the whales and putting …
Brigantine humpback whale likely struck by boat
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said preliminary results from a necropsy performed on a dead humpback whale that washed ashore in Brigantine likely died from …
Marine Mammal Center to perform lab tests on dead whale washed ashore in Brigantine
BRIGANTINE, NJ – Officials from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center took the opportunity to investigate a beached dead whale in Brigantine during a period of …
Sixth dead whale washes up at the Jersey Shore as environmentalists blame Murphy’s offshore wind farm
A week after a humpback whale washed ashore in Atlantic City, a second one washed up dead at North End Beach in Brigantine. On Thursday, …
Senator Polistina Calls for Suspension of All Offshore Wind Development Activity Following Multiple Whale Deaths
After six dead whales washed up on area beaches, Sen. Vince Polistina urged Gov. Phil Murphy to order a suspension of all offshore wind development activities so that a full and proper investigation can be conducted to determine any connection between the deaths and ongoing work.
Washed up humpback whale buried on-site at Jersey Shore beach
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A humpback whale that washed ashore in Atlantic City was buried on site after medical examiners from the Marine Mammal Stranding …
Large humpback whale washes up at the Jersey Shore
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Atlantic City officials are asking the public to stay away from a large humpback whale that was found washed ashore Saturday …
Biden’s Wind Power Push Will Threaten An Endangered Whale Species, Gov’t Scientist Says
Biden’s Wind Power Push Will Threaten An Endangered Whale Species, Gov’t Scientist Says Jack McEvoy on December 1, 2022 The Biden administration’s plan to put …
Local fisherman helps whale stuck on Jersey Shore bay sandbar
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A Minke whale got itself stuck on a sandbar in the back bay near Brigantine on Halloween, and a fisherman stayed …