April 17, 2024 — In under two months, eight whales have died in and around the Virginia and North Carolina coasts.
This tragic trend may be the result of human impact, according to experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
However, some activists argue that offshore wind farms are to blame.
Whatever the cause, here is a timeline of whales that have died off the Virginia and North Carolina coasts this year:
March 3: Two dead whales are spotted in Virginia Beach, and were later determined to have entanglement scars
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