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Rare Pygmy Sperm Whale Washes Ashore on Valentine’s Day

2/20/2025

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A rare pygmy sperm whale, measuring 10.5 feet, tragically washed ashore at Pismo State Beach on Valentine’s Day. Researchers from The Marine Mammal Center performed a necropsy to uncover the cause of its death. As the whale's carcass decomposes, it will nourish the local ecosystem, highlighting the interconnectedness of marine life.

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A rare pygmy sperm whale, measuring 10.5 feet, tragically washed ashore at Pismo State Beach on Valentine’s Day. Researchers from The Marine Mammal Center performed a necropsy to uncover the cause of its death. As the whale's carcass decomposes, it will nourish the local ecosystem, highlighting the interconnectedness of marine life.