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"Rising Whale Deaths in Osaka Bay Spark Concerns Amid Global Warming"
environment1 year ago

"Rising Whale Deaths in Osaka Bay Spark Concerns Amid Global Warming"

The slow death of a sperm whale trapped in Osaka Bay has raised concerns among experts, who attribute the incident to global warming. The warming planet has altered the temperature differential between the Pacific Ocean and Osaka Bay, leading to an increase in whales being propelled into shallow waters. The maze-like bay, filled with artificial islands and industrial structures, has become a death trap for marine mammals. Efforts are being made to prevent such incidents, including the use of acoustic deterrent devices at entryways to prevent whales from venturing near the coastline.

"Stranded Whale in Osaka Bay Sparks Concerns Over Disposal and Environmental Impact"
environment1 year ago

"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.