Things are supposed to warm up in June, but not this much — especially the waters off the East Atlantic, where many hurricanes form. Recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data shows that sea-surface temperatures globally are well above normal for this time of year — last month had the warmest May ocean temperatures since 1850, when record keeping began, registering 1.53 .
Two dead whales have been found on Edgartown beaches this week. Both have been identified by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as humpback whales. On Monday, a partially decomposed humpback was found in Edgartown near Crackatuxet Cove; the second was discovered by beachgoers at East Beach on Chappaquiddick Tuesday morning. It is unclear […]