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A baby humpback whale stranded off Long Beach Island, New Jersey, has died on a sandbar with suspected propeller injuries, according to a release by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The whale reportedly struggled through at least two nights trapped before passing. The 29-foot humpback was first spotted off the …

People visiting Seaside, Oregon, may be in for a surprise when heading to the shore. Thousands of sea cucumbers have washed ashore, covering over two miles of beach, The Associated Press reported. Seaside Aquarium assistant manager Tiffany Boothe said the creatures normally burrow into the sand on the low tideline. …