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Atlantic Marine Conservation Society

Dead Whale That Washed Ashore In Lavallette Had Infectious Disease, Necropsy Says Dead Whale That Washed Ashore In Lavallette Had Infectious Disease, Necropsy Says
Dead Whale That Washed Ashore In Lavallette Had Infectious Disease, Necropsy Says Two whales found dead along the Jersey Shore suffered from infectious diseases, marine biologists said. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) posted on Facebook to release the necropsy findings for the 17-and-a-half-foot minke whale discovered in Lavallette on Friday, Oct. 4. The animal's body was found near Trenton Avenue at around 6:30 a.m. The male was considered thin and had no food in its digestive tract. "Evidence of inflammation in multiple organs consistent with infectious disease was documented," MMSC posted. "Biological samples were col…
Dead Whale Found In Lavallette, Second Spotted Off Sandy Hook Coast: Marine Biologists Dead Whale Found In Lavallette, Second Spotted Off Sandy Hook Coast: Marine Biologists
Dead Whale Found In Lavallette, Second Spotted Off Sandy Hook Coast: Marine Biologists Two whales were found dead along the Jersey Shore about 24 hours apart, officials said. A dead minke whale was found off the coast of Sandy Hook in the Raritan and Lower bays on Thursday, Oct. 3, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) said in a news release. The whale was estimated to be between 16 and 18 feet long. The Coast Guard first notified the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) and MMSC about the whale. Officers from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation found the animal, took pictures, and attached a tracking tag to it. New Je…
44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Jersey Shore: NOAA 44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Jersey Shore: NOAA
44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Jersey Shore: NOAA A dead whale was towed to the Jersey Shore after it was caught on the bow of a cruise ship, officials said. The cruise ship in the Port of Brooklyn, New York, reported the sei whale was caught on the front of the vessel on the morning of Saturday, May 4. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries service for New England and the mid-Atlantic issued a news release about the incident on Wednesday, May 8. The roughly 44-foot-long whale was brought to shore in Sandy Hook to give better access to heavy equipment. A necropsy was performed on Tuesday, May 7 and t…
Long Island Marine Conservatory Among Non-Profits Awarded $1.8M In Grants Long Island Marine Conservatory Among Non-Profits Awarded $1.8M In Grants
Long Island Marine Conservatory Among Non-Profits Awarded $1.8M In Grants Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a combined $1.8 million in grants would be split between 27 parks and historic projects across the state, including a conservatory on Long Island. Hochul announced that the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (also known as AMSEAS), based out of Hamptons Bay, was one of the grant recipients on Friday, Jan. 5. Receiving a total of $62,280, the conservatory will use the money to create exhibits and events appreciating the natural resources on eastern Long Island using both modern scientific study and Native American tradition. These new developments will ideally…
Dead Humpback Whale Washes Up On NJ Beach Dead Humpback Whale Washes Up On NJ Beach
Dead Humpback Whale Washes Up On NJ Beach A dead humpback whale was found floating along a New Jersey beach this weekend. The whale's carcass washed up along the shores of Long Branch on Saturday, Aug. 12, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Dead humpback whale in Long Branch Aug. 12.Michael McKenna Marine Mammal Stranding Center Dead whale we are reporting on today. Unfortunately, we will have further updates of dead whales at other beaches. Dead Humpback Whale, Long Branch. 8/12 Posted by Save the Dolphins and Whales NJ on Saturday, August 12, 2023 With the support of Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (A…
Humpback Whale Carcass Found On Long Island Humpback Whale Carcass Found On Long Island
Humpback Whale Carcass Found On Long Island Authorities are working to determine the cause of death of a humpback whale that was found on Long Island. At about 4 p.m. Thursday, June 1, the carcass of the whale floated into Shinnecock Bay in Southampton. Southampton Town Police officers and staff from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Atlantic Marine Conservation Society then arrived on the scene. The animal was eventually towed out of the bay, back into the ocean and the carcass was secured to the beachfront, west of the inlet, Southampton Town Police said. Heavy machinery is being brough…
Dolphin Found Stranded On Long Island Shoreline Dolphin Found Stranded On Long Island Shoreline
Dolphin Found Stranded On Long Island Shoreline A dolphin that washed up on a Long Island shoreline had to be euthanized following last month's storms, officials said. The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society responded to Jockey Creek in Southold late last month, where there was a report of a stranded dolphin that required assistance. Officials said that the necropsy on the 6-foot-11 female dolphin found that she was aged and showed signs of a compromised liver. Dolphins normally grow upwards of eight feet, so it is believed that the animal was sub-adult to adult. The dolphin was found following last month’s snowstorms, and when it wa…
Humpback Whale Washes Up On Long Island Shore Humpback Whale Washes Up On Long Island Shore
Humpback Whale Washes Up On Long Island Shore A massive humpback whale washed up off a Long Island shore over the weekend. The carcass of the 27-foot female whale was found near Montauk at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, officials said. The latest sighting is the seventh stranding of a whale off a Long Island shore this year, and 52nd since 2017. According to the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, the whale has been tagged, and no necropsy examination has taken place. “Due to ocean conditions and location, towing the whale would be a lengthy and difficult process,” they said. “A location tag has been placed on the carca…
Body Of Critically Endangered Whale Found Floating Off Jersey Shore Coast Body Of Critically Endangered Whale Found Floating Off Jersey Shore Coast
Body Of Critically Endangered Whale Found Floating Off Jersey Shore Coast The body of a critically endangered whale species was found floating off the Jersey Shore Thursday, federal authorities said. The carcass of the North Atlantic right whale was spotted by an aerial survey team from the Center for Coastal studies off the coast of Elberon (part of Long Branch), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in a statement. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, and NOAA are working with area resources in the area to secure a necropsy location, officials said. Members of the stranding network are making …
Massive Dead Whale Found On Long Island Shore Massive Dead Whale Found On Long Island Shore
Massive Dead Whale Found On Long Island Shore A massive whale was found washed up on a Long Island shore over the weekend. Members of the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society responded to Amagansett late on Saturday, May 30, where there was a report of a 35-foot female humpback whale on the beach. The whale was originally reported just offshore of Amagansett by the United States Coast Guard and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Saturday night after it was seen in the surf at approximately 8 p.m., officials said. Shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, members of the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society were…
Rare, 5-Foot Long Leatherback Sea Turtle Found Dead On Suffolk County Beach Rare, 5-Foot Long Leatherback Sea Turtle Found Dead On Suffolk County Beach
Rare, 5-Foot Long Leatherback Sea Turtle Found Dead On Suffolk County Beach A massive 5-foot sea turtle was found dead on Long Island. The rare leatherback sea turtle was spotted washed up on Callahan’s Beach in Fort Salonga in Suffolk County on Wednesday, July 24, officials said. The male turtle had several lacerations on its back that indicate it may have been struck by a boat, officials with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society noted. The animal was buried nearby, though it reportedly weighed approximately 700 pounds. According to the New York State Department of Conservation, “as water temperatures begin to rise in late spring and early summer, the water…
Whale Frees Itself From Fishing Net Off Southampton Coast Whale Frees Itself From Fishing Net Off Southampton Coast
Whale Frees Itself From Fishing Net Off Southampton Coast A humpback whale is now free and roaming the waters off the Long Coast after getting entangled in a fishing net. At approximately 1:15 p.m. Monday, July 15, Southampton Town Police Bay Constables responded to a report of a humpback whale entangled in a fishing net approximately one-quarter mile southwest of the TownlineBeach in Sagaponack.  Bay Constables protected the animal while working with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, DEC and federal authorities including NOAA and USCG.  Town Police, using their UAS (Unmanned Aerial System), monitored and videotaped th…
Injuries Found On Deceased Whale That Washed Up In Hamptons Injuries Found On Deceased Whale That Washed Up In Hamptons
Injuries Found On Deceased Whale That Washed Up In Hamptons Injuries were found during an examination to determine the cause of death of the deceased humpback whale that washed up at Cupsogue County Parks in Westhampton Beach Sunday, May 5.  Officials performed their necropsy examination of the animal on Tuesday, May. 7. The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society received a call from Suffolk County Parks about the whale on Sunday then formulated a response plan, said AMCS Media Coordinator Rachel Bosworth. On Monday, May 6, AMCS worked with Suffolk County Parks to move the animal out of the surf and did an initial external exam.  The …