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February 21, 2026Large Whale Found Deceased in the Surf at Barnegat Light, New Jersey
Large Whale Found Deceased in the Surf at Barnegat Light, New Jersey
According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center on Friday February 20th at 1:30pm the Marine Mammal Stranding Center responded to reports of a large deceased whale in the surf in Barnegat Light, NJ.
The whale was identified as a male Fin whale measuring approximately 50 feet in length. MMSC's Stranding Coordinator was on scene until sunset working with local assets for a recovery and disposal plan.
MMSC is currently assembling a necropsy team, coordinating the necropsy to be completed by Saturday evening, ahead of Sunday's coastal storm. Updates will be shared via MMSC'S Media Center https://mmsc.org/mmsc-media-center and social media accounts as information becomes available.
