
"Endangered Underweight Whale Found Dead on Oregon Coast"
A rare fin whale washed ashore at Sunset Beach State Park in Oregon, prompting researchers to determine the cause of death, marking the first such stranding in at least 10 years. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported a declining population of fin whales, with only 7,970 estimated near the West Coast in 2018. Beachgoers are advised to stay 100 yards away from stranded whales for safety and research purposes.