Dead Harbor Porpoise Washes Up On Ocean County Beach

WBJB | By Michele McBride

Published March 29, 2023 at 9:40 AM EDT

Toms River police were summoned to the Third Avenue lot in the Ortley Beach section of the township Tuesday morning. Officers closed off the area and contacted the Marine Mammal Stranding Center who has not released further information. According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, this is the second harbor porpoise to wash ashore in the state this year. The Center has a 24-hour hotline to report strandings, that is 609-266-0538.

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Michele McBride

I’ve had my dream job of waking up with all the great listeners and members of Brookdale Public Radio since January 3, 2005. Prior to this job, I began my career in radio at NJ 101.5 FM as a producer. From there, I took time off from radio to do other things. (including becoming a mom!)

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