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27-Foot Minke Whale Found Dead on Martha's Vineyard

5/3/2025

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The tragic discovery of a 27-foot male minke whale on Chilmark's Black Point Beach has sparked an investigation by the Wampanoag Tribe and federal researchers. Found without clear signs of human involvement, this incident highlights a concerning trend, as 2024 sees an alarming rise in marine mammal strandings along Martha's Vineyard and the Massachusetts coast.

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The tragic discovery of a 27-foot male minke whale on Chilmark's Black Point Beach has sparked an investigation by the Wampanoag Tribe and federal researchers. Found without clear signs of human involvement, this incident highlights a concerning trend, as 2024 sees an alarming rise in marine mammal strandings along Martha's Vineyard and the Massachusetts coast.