What caused NJ whale deaths? More details coming
After seven dead whales washed up on beaches in just the last month, local environmental groups will hold a news conference about their concerns.
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After seven dead whales washed up on beaches in just the last month, local environmental groups will hold a news conference about their concerns.
Ross DiMattei reports from Atlantic City, NJ.
Researchers said these are preliminary findings and more thorough research will be done in the next few weeks.
Gov. Murphy spoke after lawmakers called for a temporary pause in ocean floor preparation work for offshore wind projects.
Video posted by the sheriff's office shows the orca lying lifeless on its side on the beach as waves crash into it.
An environmental advocacy group believes pre-construction activity for wind turbines is causing the whales to wash ashore.