1. MSC cruise ship New York City port dead sei whale bow
2. MSC cruise ship New York City port dead whale bow across.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A tragic discovery was made when a cruise ship sailed into the port of New York City with a 44-foot dead whale across its bow, marine authorities have confirmed.
The whale, identified as an endangered sei whale, was caught on the bow of the MSC Meraviglia as it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn on Saturday, according to Andrea Gomez, a spokesperson for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fisheries.
MSC Cruises, the operator of the ship, stated that they immediately notified the relevant authorities upon making the grim discovery. The cruise line officials expressed deep sadness over the loss of marine life and reiterated their commitment to following regulations aimed at protecting whales.
The dead whale was later relocated to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, where it was towed to shore for a necropsy. The necropsy, which is essentially an animal autopsy, was conducted on Tuesday to determine the cause of death and gather samples for further analysis.
According to Gomez, sei whales are typically found in deep waters far from the coastline. These majestic creatures are among the largest whale species and are internationally protected.
Investigation Underway
Authorities are currently conducting an examination of the whale to determine the circumstances surrounding its death. Biologists will use the samples collected during the necropsy to establish whether the whale was already deceased when it was struck by the ship.
FILE – General view of the upper deck pool area of the MSC Meraviglia cruise ship, June 3, 2017.
AP Photo/Thomas Padilla
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