New Yorkers still cannot come out of their astonishment, after a cruise ship MSC Cruises will arrive at Brooklyn Harbor, NY, with a sei whale almost 13.5 meters long dead on its bow. These types of whales, which are on the verge of extinction and prefer deep waters far from the coast, are rarely involved in incidents of this type.
Sidney Sterlingdirector of media relations at MSC Cruisesregretted the event and assured that the relevant authorities were immediately contacted to investigate the case. “We can confirm with deep regret that a whale was discovered on the bow of our ship on Saturday as the ship approached New York Harbor.”Sterling told Fox News Digital. “We immediately notified the relevant authorities, who are now carrying out an examination of the whale.”.
For its part, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its spokesperson Andrea Gomezconfirmed the identification of the sei whale 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. “Berqual whales are endangered and are usually seen in deeper waters, far from the coast. “NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is investigating this incident.” Gomez confirmed.
As part of the procedure, the whale was transferred to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, a suitable place to perform the necropsy with the necessary equipment. Damage observed on the right fin and in the right shoulder blade region suggest a considerable impactalthough it remains to be determined whether the whale was alive at the time of the collision with the cruise ship.
The company MSC Cruises has emphasized its commitment to marine conservation, mentioning that its deck officers are trained in conjunction with the Ocean Research and Conservation Association (KILLER WHALE) to avoid collisions with marine life. This cooperation includes the alteration of itineraries in certain regions to avoid areas known for the presence of whales. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of any marine life,” Sterling stated.
MSC Cruises He also highlighted his willingness to continue collaborating with conservation authorities and organizations to improve their protocols and procedures. The collection of tissue and bone samples during necropsy It will provide valuable information to determine the exact cause of the sei whale’s death and, potentially, allow more effective preventive measures to be adapted to avoid similar tragedies in the future.
He sixone of the largest cetaceans, consumes around 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, according to data from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation collected by CBSNews.
