74 whales beached in northern New Zealand

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/22/74-whales-beached-in-northern-new-zealand/

The rough seas and gusting winds are throwing these whales into rocks, injuring them where they need to be euthanized on land. Most of them are drowning in the surf while around 8 were able to be cared for on the beach. 25 have already died, while more whales are in danger just offshore. More have died as well in another part of northern New Zealand but the reasons for the beached whales are a mystery. Theories have been made about herd behavior and interference from human sonar. Personally I think it could be a little of both or the changing affects of the ocean. If the waves are getting rougher causing the whales injuries, this is becoming a problem. Further investigation should be taken especially if an abundance of beached whales are showing up in other places.