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Fin Whale Strikes Ship in Commencement Bay | Seattle News
A massive 67-foot female fin whale, already in decay, was found dead on the bow of a container ship that had just arrived from China. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating whether the whale was alive when struck — a tragic incident that underscores the rising threat of ship strikes to endangered marine mammals. The carcass is now at McNeil Island for necropsy as scientists work to determine how long it had been dead before discovery. Experts warn this trend poses a serious challenge to coastal conservation efforts. If you spot a stranded marine mammal, report it…
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