The Island of Whale Autopsies
Clip: Season 38 Episode 9 | 2m 51sVideo has Closed Captions
When dead whales turn up in San Francisco, they’re towed to this uninhabited island.
When dead whales turn up in San Francisco, they’re towed to an uninhabited island for autopsies. Whale scientist Dr. Joy Reidenberg hopes to better understand why these animals died and how to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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The Island of Whale Autopsies
Clip: Season 38 Episode 9 | 2m 51sVideo has Closed Captions
When dead whales turn up in San Francisco, they’re towed to an uninhabited island for autopsies. Whale scientist Dr. Joy Reidenberg hopes to better understand why these animals died and how to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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