What is "beachings"

Usage examples of "beachings".

Marsden explained that marine biologists still did not understand the reasons for whale beachings, although their increased frequency in the late eighties and early nineties had provided ample opportunities for research.

According to him, most experts blamed the beachings on infestations of parasites in the individual whales leading each of the unfortunate pods.

Marsden, that the increase in whale beachings is due to us and our pollution.

Within five minutes not only had Carol finished several discs of still photographs, but she also had rigged up her video camera with a stabilizing tripod on one of the little boats and done a video clip of herself explaining the beachings.

Aivas' report mentioned beachings were not uncommon on old Earth and were thought to have been caused by polluted waters that poisoned the dolphins.

It was thought this was why so many species had engaged in mass beachings during the twentieth century.