Tom Brown, Ph.D. ,  Associate Professor of Science Education

  A Whale of a Stench

What would you do if an eight ton whale carcass washed up on the beach in your neighborhood? Although it would be fascinating to see at first, the stench from 16,000 pounds of rotting flesh can be overwhelming after a couple of days. If you were in charge of whale disposal, what would do to get rid of this massive beast? After brainstorming for a few minutes, discuss your ideas if possible and then see if you decide on the best overall plan. After doing so, follow the link below to see what a small community in Oregon decided was their best option when faced with this very problem. 

Here are some pictures of the massive mammal.