11.   Kitchell said a suitable place to bury the dead whales was being sought.

12.   Marine biologists took samples from the dead whales as part of a long running study to determine why whales strand themselves.

13.   Marine biologists took samples from the dead whales as part of a long-running study to solve that mystery.

14.   Many dead whales have been found in the area.

15.   Officials spotted more dead whales off shore.

16.   Samples would be taken from the dead whales in an effort to determine the cause of the stranding.

17.   Studies showed all the dead whales suffered severe hearing trauma.

18.   Television news footage showed the dead whales lined up in a row along the beach.

19.   The dead whales were transported to Wakayama prefectural medical school for autopsies.

20.   The remote location made it impossible to bury or otherwise dispose of the dead whales.