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Fin Whale Struck by Ship in Commencement Bay | Seattle News
A massive 67-foot fin whale, a federally endangered species in Washington, was found dead after being struck by a container ship from China. The necropsy suggests the whale was alive when hit — a tragic and increasingly common fate for marine giants navigating busy shipping lanes. Its remains are now being studied at McNeil Island as scientists work to understand how long it had been deceased before discovery. This sobering incident underscores the urgent risks marine life faces in our globalized maritime system — and reminds us to report any stranded animals immediately to the West Coast…
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