Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore

A massive 40-foot humpback whale washed ashore on Montauk’s Ditch Plains beach, already heavily scavenged — sparking urgent efforts by conservationists and NOAA to remove the carcass. This tragic stranding adds to a troubling trend: since 2016, NOAA has documented an alarming spike in humpback whale deaths across the North Atlantic, with another carcass currently drifting near Block Island. The scene underscores a growing crisis facing these majestic marine mammals. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/408e3e13c89105f1