15-Foot-Long Whale Washes Ashore in Massachusetts

When Sue Erikstad and her husband went for a walk on the beach in Cohasset, Massachusetts, they had no idea they would be sharing the sand with a 15-foot-long whale.

"It was surreal. It was like a dream," Erikstad said.

The couple called the police, who soon arrived on the scene. Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) were also notified and soon arrived to take measurements and assess the whale's health.

While it is not common for whales to wash ashore in this area, it is not unheard of. In fact, there have been several mass strandings of gray whales along the East Coast in recent months.

Experts believe that these strandings are likely due to a change in the whales' food source. Gray whales typically feast on crustaceans called amphipods, but due to climate change, there has been a decline in their population. As a result, the whales are turning to other food sources that are less nutritional and healthy for them. This can often lead to digestive problems that cause them to wash ashore.

Fortunately, this particular whale seemed to be relatively healthy and did not appear to be suffering from any serious health issues. However, it is still unclear what will happen to it now that it has been stranded on the beach.

Some people have suggested relocating it back out to sea, while others have said that it should be euthanized due to its poor health condition. The decision has yet to be made, but officials from NOAA say they will do what is best for the whale.

Whale beached on Scottish island

Residents of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland were shocked when they found a dead whale washed up on the beach near their homes. The beached whale was about 40 feet long, and it is not clear why it died.

Whales are often spotted in the waters around the Outer Hebrides, but this is the first time that one has been found on shore. Locals say that they have never seen anything like it before. Some people have suggested that the whale may have been killed by a ship, but there is no evidence to support this claim.

The body of the whale has been removed from the beach, but scientists have not yet had a chance to study it. They hope to learn more about why the animal died by conducting a postmortem examination.

40 Pilot Whales Stranded on Beach in New Zealand

About 40 pilot whales were found stranded on a beach in New Zealand on Saturday, and rescuers were working to save them.

The Department of Conservation said it was notified about the whales at 7:30 a.m. by people who saw them on Farewell Spit at the tip of the South Island.

Rescuers managed to refloat 19 of the animals by Saturday night, but the other 21 died, department spokesman Andrew Lamason said.

Lamason said it was unclear why the whales had stranded themselves. The weather conditions were good and there were no signs that they had been attacked by sharks.

"It's just one of those mysteries," he said. "At this stage, we really don't know."

The surviving whales were being monitored overnight and would be refloated on Sunday if they were healthy, Lamason said.

strandings like this are not uncommon and typically occur when a pod of whales is pushed inshore by strong currents or high winds.

Rare Right Whale Spotted Off Maine Coast

For the first time in over a century, a North Atlantic right whale was spotted off the coast of Maine. The whale sighting was confirmed by the affiliated New England Aquarium Whale Sighting Network on Friday, December 1st.

This particular species of whale is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world, and there are only about 500 remaining. The last time a right whale was spotted in these waters was in 1912.

The massive creatures were once abundant along the East Coast, but have been increasingly rare due to hunting and entanglement in fishing gear. In fact, 2017 has been record-breaking for right whale sightings, with more than three times as many documented than any previous year.

It's still unclear why there has been an increase in sightings recently, but scientists are hopeful that it could be a sign that the population is slowly recovering. Researchers will continue to monitor the situation and hope to learn more about these elusive creatures in the coming year.

humpback whale calf rescued

A young humpback whale calf was recently rescued off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, by a team of volunteers and marine experts. The calf was found swimming close to the surface and unable to dive, so a rescue effort was launched.

The whales were first spotted by a tour boat, who alerted the authorities. A team of responders from the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary arrived on scene and managed to get a rope around the calf's tail. They then towed the whale back to deeper water, where it was able to swim away on its own.

It is not clear what caused the young whale to become stranded, but it is believed that it might have been separated from its mother. Humpback whales are known for their complex social structures, so it is possible that the calf became lost or disoriented.

This is not the first time that a humpback whale has been rescued in Hawaii. In fact, there have been several such incidents in recent years. This goes to show that these majestic creatures are still vulnerable, even in their native habitat.

Humpback whales are found in all of the world's oceans, but they prefer to stay near the coasts. They feed on plankton and small fish, and can grow up to 60 feet long. They are known for their acrobatic displays when they sing underwater.