For
Immediate Release:
February 14, 2023
Monmouth
County Public Works assists with the removal of deceased humpback whale in Manasquan
MANASQUAN, NJ – The
Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering assisted the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC),
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the Borough of
Manasquan with the removal of a deceased humpback whale at the Manasquan Inlet beach
this morning.
“On behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners, I would like to commend our Public Works employees
along with our federal, state and local partners including the Boroughs of Sea
Girt and Spring Lake, who assisted in this removal operation,” said
Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Group efforts like this are examples
of the County’s commitment to our partners and residents.”
According to NOAA
Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, the humpback whale was reported to
the MMSC on Monday, Feb. 13. Necropsy teams from MMSC and Atlantic Marine Conservation
Society were on scene this morning to gather information about this whale and
plan for a necropsy. The decision was made to move the whale to a County facility
for examination and tissue sampling. Necropsy teams will have access to heavy
equipment and resources that will enable a complete examination. The whale has
been identified as a juvenile female, about 35 feet long.
If you come across a
marine mammal in distress, please contact the Greater Atlantic Marine Mammal
Stranding Hotline at 866-755-6622.
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MANASQUAN, NJ – Monmouth County Department of
Public Works employees along with federal, state and local partners assisted in
the removal of a deceased humpback whale at the Manasquan Inlet beach this
morning. Photo by Monmouth County Government.
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