https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dead-endangered-whale-discovered-on-bow-of-cruise-ship-in-alaska-dockContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dead-endangered-whale-discovered-on-bow-of-cruise-ship-in-alaska-dockhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dead-endangered-whale-discovered-on-bow-of-cruise-ship-in-alaska-dock#u17860Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:07:02 +0000An endangered pregnant fin whale was found on the bow of the Ovation of the Seas after docking in Seward on June 19. Preliminary necropsy results indicate the animal died from injuries consistent with a ship strike. NOAA Fisheries is conducting further testing to determine the official cause of death.What's confirmed:The dead animal was a 61-foot pregnant female fin whale.The whale was found on the bow of Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas.The ship arrived at a Seward dock on June 19.Preliminary findings show the whale died from injuries consistent with a vessel strike.Still unconfirme https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dead-endangered-whale-discovered-on-bow-of-cruise-ship-in-alaska-dockhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dead-endangered-whale-discovered-on-bow-of-cruise-ship-in-alaska-dock#u12902Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:26:47 +0000A Royal Caribbean cruise ship arrived at a Seward dock with a dead fin whale on its bulbous bow. Federal scientists conducted a necropsy on the 61-foot adult female. Preliminary findings indicate the whale was healthy and pregnant but died from blunt force trauma.What's confirmed:A Royal Caribbean cruise ship arrived in Seward, Alaska, with a dead endangered fin whale on its bulbous bow.The whale was an adult female measuring 61 feet.Federal scientists determined the whale was pregnant and healthy.A necropsy showed the whale died of blunt force trauma.Still unconfirmed:Investigators are determ