The #EastCoast #Whale Die-Offs: Unraveling the Causes. Activists are blaming a recent spate of #humpback #strandings off #NewYork and #NewJersey on #seismic exploration by #offshore #wind companies. But scientists say the deaths are not unusual and are likely due to increased #ship #traffic and entanglements with #fishing #gear. https://e360.yale.edu/features/humpback-whale-strandings-u.s.-east-coast
#eastcoast #whale #humpback #strandings #newyork #newjersey #seismic #offshore #wind #ship #traffic #Fishing #gear