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Fin Whale Dies After Cruise Ship Strike
A shocking marine tragedy unfolded in Seward, Alaska, when the cruise ship Ovation of the Seas arrived with a grim sight: the body of a 61-foot pregnant fin whale draped across its bow. Federal investigators suspect a vessel strike, confirmed by blunt force trauma found during the autopsy. The whale, healthy and recently deceased, underscores the devastating impact of shipping on endangered species. Royal Caribbean expressed deep sorrow and pledged full cooperation with NOAA Fisheries, who are now investigating and planning to tow the whale out to sea for natural decomposition. This incident…
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