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yahoo.comworld7 hrs ago
Pregnant 61-foot fin whale found dead on cruise ship bow in Seward, Alaska
@CBSNews reported that a 61-foot pregnant fin whale was discovered on the bulbous bow of a cruise ship that docked Friday in Seward. NOAA Fisheries Alaska and the Alaska SeaLife Center performed a necropsy confirming the pregnancy and opened an investigation.
Science Newsscience70 days ago
Nearly 1 in 5 Gray Whales Entering San Francisco Bay Die There, Study Finds
Researchers report that approximately 18 percent of photo-identified gray whales visiting San Francisco Bay from 2018 to 2025 died after entering the area. The deaths, often from vessel strikes, coincide with a population decline linked to reduced Arctic food availability. The fi…