Cruise Ship Arrives in Seward with Dead Endangered Fin Whale on Its Bow

An endangered, pregnant fin whale arrived in Seward dead on a cruise ship bow

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Endangered pregnant whale found dead on bow of cruise ship in Alaska

A pregnant fin whale was found dead on the bow of a cruise ship in Alaska last week. Fin whales are endangered and particularly threatened by vessel strikes.

Dead endangered whale discovered on bow of cruise ship in Alaska dock

A cruise ship arrived at a dock in Seward, Alaska, with a dead endangered fin whale on its bow, officials said.

Cruise ship arrives in Seward with dead endangered fin whale on its bow

The carcass of the 61-foot, adult female fin whale — which was pregnant, based on initial findings — was towed to an area beach for a necropsy, NOAA Fisheries said.

Dead endangered whale discovered at bow of cruise ship returning to dock: NOAA

An endangered pregnant fin whale was found dead on the bow of a cruise ship in Seward, Alaska.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Enters Seward With Dead Whale on Its Bow

Key Aspects: Ovation of the Seas arrived in Seward, Alaska with a dead whale on the bulbous bow on Friday, June 19. It is unknown whether the ship struck and killed the whale or if the animal was already deceased when it was hit. The Alaska Sea Life Center and NOAA are investigating the incident and performing a necropsy to determine the cause of death. Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas sadly arrived in Seward, Alaska on Friday, June 19, 20…