"Stranded Whale in Osaka Bay Sparks Concerns Over Disposal and Environmental Impact"
A 39-foot male sperm whale died in Osaka Bay, prompting officials to bury it at an industrial waste disposal complex until it naturally becomes a skeletal specimen for a local museum. This incident raises questions about the reasons for whale strandings in the area and the cost of handling such incidents, with experts citing possible causes including tidal fluctuations, diseases, and climate change. The offshore burial is expected to cost less than previous cases, as officials aim to avoid a repeat of last year's costly decomposing whale incident.