Two Humpbacks Die Near Monterey

A young humpback whale washed ashore dead on Sunset State Beach, sparking concern as scientists scramble to uncover the cause — ruling out boat strikes or entanglement, but suspecting domoic acid poisoning from toxic algal blooms. This follows another juvenile humpback found just days earlier nearby, adding to a troubling year of 62 whale deaths along the West Coast, mostly gray whales suffering from climate-driven food shortages. While natural decomposition plays a vital role in marine ecosystems, safety concerns led officials to bury the carcass. Researchers continue analyzing samples, and beach advisories remain active as the mystery unfolds. 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/6d8502f5ae67e6ca