These DEATHS Sparking Urgent Investigation

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(FreePressBeacon.com) – In a surprising emergency, an urgent investigation has been launched over a current tragic increase in the deaths of minke whales along the US East Coast.

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With several dead minke whales recently found in New Jersey and Staten Island, the urgency of this crisis is undeniable, according to reports.

Since 2017, minke whale fatalities have surged from Maine to South Carolina, leading the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to classify this pattern as an Unusual Mortality Event.

These gentle giants, protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, are falling victim in disturbing numbers, yet they aren’t classified as endangered under current laws.

The numbers speak for themselves; in 2017 alone, 27 deceased minke whales washed ashore, and recent strandings in New York and New Jersey continue to build this dire trend.

Necropsies have shown clear signs of human interactions and possible infectious diseases in some whales.

Some argue that collisions with shipping vessels could be a culprit, drawing attention to areas like the waters between New York and New Jersey, where a humpback whale was recently found deceased.

The pandemic-driven boom in online shopping has increased cargo shipments, potentially exacerbating these problems.

Increased marine traffic and altered shipping routes might clash with whale migration patterns and habitats.

The recent discovery of two dead minke whales along the Jersey Shore reflects these broader issues.

Furthermore, the development of offshore wind projects comes into question.

Loud sonar equipment used in these projects could disorient marine mammals, leading to fatal navigation errors.

“To date, no whale mortality has been attributed to offshore wind activities,” said Lauren Gaches, NOAA Fisheries public affairs director shortly after Luna’s body was found.

Another factor under scrutiny is the alleged link between offshore wind activities and increased whale deaths.

However, NOAA currently reports no scientific evidence linking offshore wind site surveys to whale mortality.

Factors like climate change also contribute to this crisis. With potential changes in migration patterns and feeding grounds, whales face unprecedented threats.

Conservation biologists stress that robust scientific inquiry from entities like NOAA could resolve uncertainties surrounding offshore wind farm safety.