Toxic Algal Blooms Linked to Humpback Whale Deaths in Monterey Bay
Preliminary necropsy findings have connected toxic algal blooms to the deaths of two juvenile humpback whales. The whales were discovered less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) apart in Monterey Bay earlier this month. Marine mammal stranding teams completed major response activities following the discovery of the deceased whales.
Two juvenile humpback whales were found deceased in Monterey Bay earlier this month. The discovery site of the two whales was less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) apart, prompting a response from marine mammal stranding teams.
The teams concluded their major response activities and subsequently issued preliminary necropsy findings. These initial findings indicate a link between the deaths of the two whales and toxic algal blooms.
According to Phys.org, further details regarding the specific nature of the toxic algal blooms and their direct impact on the whales were not immediately available.
