New Yorkers still can’t get over their surprise after a cruise ship MSC Cruises will reach puerto de brooklyn, New York, a sei whale about 13.5 meters long lies dead on its bow. This type of whale, which is on the verge of extinction and prefers deeper waters away from the coast, is rarely involved in these types of incidents.
Sydney SterlingDirector of Media Relations MSC CruisesExpressed regret over the incident and assured that the concerned authorities were immediately contacted to investigate the matter. “We can with great regret confirm that a whale was found on the bow of our ship on Saturday as the ship approached New York Harbor.”Sterling said fox news digital, “We immediately informed the relevant authorities, who are now investigating the whale.”,
for its part, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ,NOAA), through its spokesperson andrea gomezSei confirmed the whale’s identity and announced that an investigation had begun to clarify the circumstances of the mammal’s death, as confirmed by the news agency. The Associated Press, “Bercaval whales are endangered and are usually seen in deep waters off the coast. “NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is investigating this incident.” Gomez confirmed.
As part of the process, the whales were relocated Sandy Hook, new Jersey, a suitable place to perform the last rites with the necessary equipment. Damage observed in the right wing and right shoulder blade area suggest a significant impactHowever, it remains to be determined whether the whale was alive at the time of the collision with the cruise ship.
company MSC Cruises Emphasizing its commitment to marine conservation, it noted that its deck officers are trained in conjunction with Ocean Research and Conservation Association ,orca) to avoid collision with marine life. This collaboration includes changes to itineraries in some areas Avoid areas known to have whales, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of any marine life,” Sterling said.
MSC Cruises They also highlighted their willingness to continue collaborating with conservation authorities and organizations to improve their protocols and procedures. Collection of tissue and bone samples during autopsy This will provide valuable information to determine the exact cause of death of sei whales and, potentially, will allow more effective preventive measures to be adopted to avoid similar tragedies in the future.
He HappenAccording to statistics from , one of the largest cetaceans, eats about 907 kilograms of fish and plankton every day, can grow up to 18 meters in length, weigh up to 50 tons and live between 50 and 70 years. New York Department of Environmental Protection collector CBS News.