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Whale Carcass Discovered in Newark Bay, Investigation Underway

4/10/2026

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On April 9, 2026, a whale carcass was found in Newark Bay, a busy New York City port.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center and the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society coordinate with federal and state officials to recover the carcass.
Species and size remain unconfirmed.
A necropsy will determine the cause of death.
The New York Bight has seen whale fatalities, including a 40-foot Sei whale likely from a boat collision.

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Story summary

On April 9, 2026, a whale carcass was found in Newark Bay, a busy New York City port.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center and the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society coordinate with federal and state officials to recover the carcass.
Species and size remain unconfirmed.
A necropsy will determine the cause of death.
The New York Bight has seen whale fatalities, including a 40-foot Sei whale likely from a boat collision.