City of New Castle Statement Regarding the Deceased Whale Along the Shoreline
Deceased Whale- City of New Castle March 21st, 2025 City of New Castle Statement Regarding the Deceased Whale Along the Shoreline On February 28th, Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) was first alerted of a floating dead whale north of the Delaware Memorial Bridge in the Delaware River. Team members received photos and location, and determined that it was a Fin whale, estimated to be 35 feet long. The carcass eventually drifted into the Delaware side of the river, where the MERR Institute, NOAA Fisheries, state and local officials evaluated options for recovery and examination of the carcass, but it was inaccessible and remained in place along the riverbank. Earlier this week, high tides freed the carcass from the area and floated into the City of New Castle on March 19th. City of New Castle officials coordinated with MERR, NOAA Fisheries, Delaware Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) Division of Fish and [...]
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