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50-foot whale discovered in Newark Bay under investigation by experts

Marine response teams are working to remove a large whale carcass discovered in Newark Bay, as officials coordinate a complex recovery and investigation effort involving multiple agencies. Authorities said the Marine Mammal Stranding Center received a report of the dead whale on Wednesday, April 9, 2026. The animal, estimated to be about 50 feet long, is believed to be either a fin whale or a sei whale, though confirmation is pending further examination. Following the report, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assisted in securing the whale to prevent it from posing a navigational hazard in the busy waterway. The carcass was then relocated to a staging area in New York Harbor while officials worked to develop a detailed response plan. On Friday morning, April 11, 2026, specialists from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, supported by the Army Corps of Engineers, boarded a vessel to document the whale and collect initial tissue samples. These early steps are part of a broader scientific effort to determine the species and assess potential causes of death. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is collaborating with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, along with local, state, and federal partners, to coordinate the next phase of the operation. Plans include towing the whale to a suitable location where a full necropsy can be conducted. Officials emphasized that assembling the necessary team and equipment remains a priority. However, the operation faces several logistical challenges. Authorities are still working to secure an appropriate landing site, manage weather-related constraints, and arrange transportation and heavy machinery needed for the examination. Experts say a comprehensive necropsy will be critical to identifying the species definitively and understanding the circumstances surrounding the whale’s death. Additional updates are expected as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.

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10 Apr 2026 17:14 PM

50-foot whale discovered in Newark Bay under investigation by experts

Marine response teams are working to remove a large whale carcass discovered in Newark Bay, as officials coordinate a complex recovery and investigation effort involving multiple agencies. Authorities said the Marine Mammal Stranding Center received a report of the dead whale on Wednesday, April 9, 2026. The animal, estimated to be about 50 feet long, is believed to be either a fin whale or a sei whale, though confirmation is pending further examination. Following the report, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assisted in securing the whale to prevent it from posing a navigational hazard in the busy waterway. The carcass was then relocated to a staging area in New York Harbor while officials worked to develop a detailed response plan. On Friday morning, April 11, 2026, specialists from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, supported by the Army Corps of Engineers, boarded a vessel to document the whale and collect initial tissue samples. These early steps are part of a broader scientific effort to determine the species and assess potential causes of death. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is collaborating with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, along with local, state, and federal partners, to coordinate the next phase of the operation. Plans include towing the whale to a suitable location where a full necropsy can be conducted. Officials emphasized that assembling the necessary team and equipment remains a priority. However, the operation faces several logistical challenges. Authorities are still working to secure an appropriate landing site, manage weather-related constraints, and arrange transportation and heavy machinery needed for the examination. Experts say a comprehensive necropsy will be critical to identifying the species definitively and understanding the circumstances surrounding the whale’s death. Additional updates are expected as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.

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Beloved grey seal dies during treatment at Marine Mammal Stranding Center

A grey seal that became a favorite among caretakers and veterinarians at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine has died during a medical procedure, the facility confirmed. The animal, rescued earlier this year, had been under treatment for a severe injury to its back flipper and had captured the hearts of those involved in its recovery. The seal was brought to the center in April after being found stranded along the New Jersey shoreline. Staff members at the Marine Mammal

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05 Nov 2025 10:06 AM

Beloved grey seal dies during treatment at Marine Mammal Stranding Center

A grey seal that became a favorite among caretakers and veterinarians at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine has died during a medical procedure, the facility confirmed. The animal, rescued earlier this year, had been under treatment for a severe injury to its back flipper and had captured the hearts of those involved in its recovery. The seal was brought to the center in April after being found stranded along the New Jersey shoreline. Staff members at the Marine Mammal

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Baby dolphin passes away days after birth captured live, zoo teams devastated

A newborn dolphin calf that brought a wave of hope and excitement after being born live on camera has died just four days after its birth. The young bottlenose dolphin was delivered early Saturday morning, and its birth marked a major milestone, being the first such birth at the facility in over a decade. Despite initial signs of health and normal development, the calf passed away unexpectedly late Wednesday evening, leaving the animal care community deeply saddened.. According to

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12 Jun 2025 15:00 PM

Baby dolphin passes away days after birth captured live, zoo teams devastated

A newborn dolphin calf that brought a wave of hope and excitement after being born live on camera has died just four days after its birth. The young bottlenose dolphin was delivered early Saturday morning, and its birth marked a major milestone, being the first such birth at the facility in over a decade. Despite initial signs of health and normal development, the calf passed away unexpectedly late Wednesday evening, leaving the animal care community deeply saddened.. According to

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Bottlenose dolphin calf born at Chicago zoo after more than a decade

A Chicago-based zoo is celebrating a major marine mammal milestone with the birth of a bottlenose dolphin calf—its first in more than a decade. The new arrival comes as a joyful update for staff, conservationists, and guests alike, symbolizing both scientific achievement and a new chapter in marine animal care. The calf was born early Saturday morning on June 7 to Allie, a 38-year-old female bottlenose dolphin who has been under the zoo’s care for many years. She began

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Bottlenose dolphin calf born at Chicago zoo after more than a decade

A Chicago-based zoo is celebrating a major marine mammal milestone with the birth of a bottlenose dolphin calf—its first in more than a decade. The new arrival comes as a joyful update for staff, conservationists, and guests alike, symbolizing both scientific achievement and a new chapter in marine animal care. The calf was born early Saturday morning on June 7 to Allie, a 38-year-old female bottlenose dolphin who has been under the zoo’s care for many years. She began

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50-foot whale discovered in Newark Bay under investigation by experts

50-foot whale discovered in Newark Bay under investigation by experts

Beloved grey seal dies during treatment at Marine Mammal Stranding Center

Beloved grey seal dies during treatment at Marine Mammal Stranding Center

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Japan and Philippines Begin Maritime Boundary Talks Amid China Tension

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50-foot whale discovered in Newark Bay under investigation by experts

50-foot whale discovered in Newark Bay under investigation by experts

Beloved grey seal dies during treatment at Marine Mammal Stranding Center

Beloved grey seal dies during treatment at Marine Mammal Stranding Center

Baby dolphin passes away days after birth captured live, zoo teams devastated

Baby dolphin passes away days after birth captured live, zoo teams devastated

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Bottlenose dolphin calf born at Chicago zoo after more than a decade

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