A cruise ship pulled into New York City harbor on Saturday with a 44-foot-long endangered whale lying dead on its bow.
An MSC Cruises spokesperson said the whale was on board the MSC Meraviglia, which docked in Brooklyn Harbor before heading to its next destination.
“We regret to confirm that a whale was spotted on the ship’s bow as the ship approached New York Harbor on Saturday,” MSC Cruises Media Director Sidney Sterling told Fox News Digital. did. Officials are currently examining the whale. ”
The whale, identified as an endangered sei whale, was captured on the bow of the boat as it arrived in Brooklyn on Saturday, said National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fisheries spokeswoman Andrea Gomez.
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A cruise ship entered New York City harbor with a 44-foot-tall whale carcass hanging across its bow, maritime authorities said. (Atlantic Marine Conservation Society)
“Sei whales are endangered and typically found in deep water far from coastlines. NOAA Law Enforcement is investigating this incident,” Gomez said.
Gomez went on to say that the whale was relocated and towed to the shores of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, to allow easier access to heavy equipment and materials to perform a necropsy, which is the dissection of the animal.
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The whale, identified as an endangered sei whale, was captured on the bow of the ship as it arrived in Brooklyn Harbor on Saturday, said National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fisheries spokeswoman Andrea Gomez. (Atlantic Marine Conservation Society)
“The right flipper was fractured and there was evidence of tissue trauma along the right shoulder blade area,” Gomez said.
Gomez said tissue and bone samples collected during the examination will help biologists determine whether the cruise ship hit the whale while it was still alive or already dead. Stated.
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“We are deeply saddened by the loss of marine life. We are taking comprehensive measures to avoid collisions, including training all deck personnel with the Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA). We are following regulations designed to protect whales and other marine life as well,” Sterling said. “This includes modifying itineraries in certain areas to avoid whales, and we will continue to work with partners and authorities to assess and update our procedures.”
