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Whale pair found dead in Port Valdez
Mother and calf are probably rare beaked whales scientists said
September 18, 2013 | Vol. 25 Edition 38
A mystery deeper than the waters of Port Valdez unfolded early last week after a crew from Stan Stephens Cruises spotted a pair of whales dying along the shoreline between Anderson Bay and the Valdez Marine Terminal.
The finding set off a rush of activity a week ago Tuesday as a veterinary pathologist under contract with the National Marine Fisheries Service and scientists from the Alaska Sea Life Center teamed up with numerous Valdez organizations to help answer ?why.? ...