Researchers studying why sperm whale became stranded in bay
MOBILE, AL (WALA) — The Dauphin Island Sea Lab releasing findings from a study of sperm whale that became stranded late last year in Mobile Bay.
It was the story that captivated the Gulf Coast and one of our most talked about animal stories of 2020. It was also a first for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
“It’s actually the first live large whale — that has ever stranded in Alabama,” said Dr. Jenny Bloodgood, Dauphin Island Sea Lab Veterinarian.
Dr. Bloodgood was among the Sea Lab team that responded to the call for help November 19th.