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Cruise ship arrives in NYC with dead whale caught on its bow
The endangered sei whale was caught on the ship's bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn, officials said.
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The endangered sei whale was caught on the ship's bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn, officials said.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in New Jersey said the humpback whale that washed up on Long Beach Island had blunt force trauma and was a young male.
Beachgoers were saddened Thursday morning when the body of a 30-foot humpback whale washed ashore. It was found on Long Beach Island in Ocean County.
A badly injured harbor seal was rescued on Christmas Day and officials at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said he is doing well.
Lolita, the killer orca whale who has been in captivity for at least five decades, has died as officials were preparing to send her back to her home waters
The website happywhale.com collects photos that whale watchers take of the tails of humpbacks, helping ID and track specific whales in their travels around the world.
One kayaker had a particularly close-up view in an encounter that was captured by a drone.
Video of the captain's latest encounters shows orcas "biting off both rudders" of his yacht, with one of the whales seen swimming around with a piece of the rudder in its mouth.
Since Dec. 1, 32 dead whales have washed ashore between Massachusetts and Florida, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
After the debate on windfarms in New Jersey and New York, a panel of elected officials and environmental groups says climate change is the greatest danger to the world's oceans and marine life.
The project will generate more than 1,100 megawatts of electricity, enough to power about a half million homes each year. Orsted hopes to have it up and running by the end of 2024.
From December 2022 to the beginning of March, there have been 14 large whale strandings just in New York and New Jersey, and in the last month, nine dolphins have washed up along the Jersey Shore.
According to NOAA, more than 20 whales have washed ashore this winter.
The Marine Mammal Commission became the third federal agency to reject a link between the deaths and the offshore wind energy industry.
Recent years have seen record West Coast whale deaths, with the notable exception of 2020, when the pandemic all but stopped international shipping.
"How many more will it take?" asked a coastal mayor after another dead whale washed ashore in Manasquan, New Jersey.
Nine dead whales have washed ashore in New Jersey and New York in recent months. Some are blaming offshore wind energy sites, but federal officials are pushing back.
There have been 14 whale strandings on the East Coast since December 1, including humpback whales and some sperm whales.
Several groups argued that climate change is impacting ocean waters altering the ecosystems, and ultimately causing changes in whale behavior.
"This is a climate change problem," a member of the Sierra Club's New Jersey chapter said.
After seven dead whales washed up on beaches in just the last month, local environmental groups will hold a news conference about their concerns.
Ross DiMattei reports from Atlantic City, NJ.
Researchers said these are preliminary findings and more thorough research will be done in the next few weeks.
Gov. Murphy spoke after lawmakers called for a temporary pause in ocean floor preparation work for offshore wind projects.
Video posted by the sheriff's office shows the orca lying lifeless on its side on the beach as waves crash into it.
Surveillance video released by Philadelphia police on Wednesday shows the suspects wanted for shooting five men in South Philly.
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Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
Families said the event at the Wiggins Waterfront Park in Camden is the perfect way to start the holiday.
The Ocean City Beach Patrol said about a dozen lifeguards saved nine people, including two children who were caught in a strong rip current at the 9th Street beach.
The Sixers say they've barred Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin from their training facility after his unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee at a Phillies game.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Upper Darby police are searching for six men who allegedly lured a Philadelphia man into a trap and ambushed him in a deadly shooting Wednesday.
Surveillance video released by Philadelphia police on Wednesday shows the suspects wanted for shooting five men in South Philly.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
An 84-year-old man was killed in a house fire in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Upper Darby police are searching for six men who allegedly lured a Philadelphia man into a trap and ambushed him in a deadly shooting Wednesday.
John Fry, 63, has been Drexel's president since 2010 and will start his tenure at the 30,500-student Temple after Drexel names new leadership, Temple said in a statement.
Dozens of road closures will be in effect on Thursday, July 4 across Philadelphia for the Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks.
Philadelphia is remembering the five people killed on July 3, 2023 in a mass shooting in the Kingsessing section of Southwest Philadelphia.
Families said the event at the Wiggins Waterfront Park in Camden is the perfect way to start the holiday.
The Ocean City Beach Patrol said about a dozen lifeguards saved nine people, including two children who were caught in a strong rip current at the 9th Street beach.
The Biden administration's Interior Department approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm, giving a major boost to a project that would be New Jersey's first.
North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello said the city council approved a resolution Tuesday to suspend restrictions on certain beach tents, cabanas and canopies.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Expect another gorgeous day on Wednesday with seasonably mild temps, plenty of sun mixed with a few clouds and very low humidity.
Low humidity, sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures are once again in the weather forecast on Tuesday in the Philadelphia area.
Three good Samaritans are being hailed as heroes for saving the lives of two children trapped in a burning car in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday night.
After severe weather Sunday, the Philadelphia region is starting July off today with sunny skies from start to finish.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon.
Record numbers of travelers are expected to hit the road for the 4th of July this week. Many are headed to Jersey Shore destinations like Margate.
Three people were killed after a small bus rear-ended a truck and caught fire on the Route 1 Media Bypass in Delaware County on Tuesday.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
The Sixers say they've barred Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin from their training facility after his unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee at a Phillies game.
The Philadelphia Phillies continue to dominate MLB's monthly awards as Bryce Harper and Cristopher Sánchez were named the Player and Pitcher of the Month for June.
Trea Turner hit two long home runs, and the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies hung on to beat the struggling Chicago Cubs 6-4.
Howard Eskin, a longtime Philadelphia sports broadcaster, has been suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season.
The Matvei Michkov era in Philadelphia will begin after dark. Here are some highlights from the Flyers' 2024-25 schedule, which was released Tuesday.
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is riding out Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica as the major Category 4 storm barrels toward the Caribbean island Wednesday.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and the days leading up to it.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated its 6th anniversary on June 28 with a celebratory luncheon at their newest seaside dining destination, The Terrace.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
The public is being welcomed back onto the Battleship New Jersey after repairs and maintenance on the historic ship.
Hurricane Beryl is bearing down on jamaica right now as residents prepare for the powerful storm.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
Eagles fans packed the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City to watch Jason Kelce celebrity bartend for a good cause.
Organizers and musicians were putting the final touches on their preparation Wednesday ahead of the final day of the Wawa Welcome America Festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.