Today's story
Second Fin Whale Found Aboard Alaska Cruise Ship
Multiple reports confirm a dead fin whale was found on the bow of Norwegian Joy in Sitka, Alaska, triggering NOAA and the Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding Network to investigate and delaying the vessel’s itinerary. Authorities are coordinating removal and necropsy to determine the cause, with ongoing collaboration among maritime operators, scientists, and regulators.
Environment · 5 sources · Sep 19, 2026Read itThe journal
Open the journal →The conversation starts in the journal — be the first to post.
About Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Joy is a Breakaway Plus-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and is the second of four Breakaway Plus-class vessels in the company's fleet. Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, she was delivered in April 2017.
Everything about Norwegian Joy →- Website
- https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy