Tag: sea-life

  • 27-feet-long Bryde’s whale found dead on seashore in Balochistan

    27-feet-long Bryde’s whale found dead on seashore in Balochistan

    A 27-feet-long whale has washed up on a remote seashore in Balochistan. The animal was identified as Bryde’s whale, a rare species present mostly in tropical waters. The carcass was found in the Pasni region, specifically in Sarbandan.

    There are signs of entrapment on its body, leading to speculation that the whale either got trapped in a fishing net or a fisherman tried to ensnare it, Deputy Director of Environment Department Abdul Raheem Baloch has said.

    Sightings of Bryde’s whale and their entrapment have become frequent in recent times. Detailed records from 2022 indicate that four such whales were entangled along the coast of Pakistan during that year, as reported by the Tribune.

    Technical advisor at WWF, Moazzam Khan, expressed concerns over the rise in the incidents and the threat the species is facing in the Arabian Sea. Solid measures need to be taken to minimise the factors contributing to the vulnerability of Bryde’s whale as well as for its conversation.

  • Over 50 pilot whales dead in Western Australia beach mass stranding

    Over 50 pilot whales dead in Western Australia beach mass stranding

    In a devastating incident along the coast of Western Australia, over 50 pilot whales have lost their lives, prompting a race against time by authorities to save dozens more of the marine mammals.

    The tragic event, as reported by BBC News, occurred when a pod of pilot whales was spotted approximately 100 meters off Cheynes Beach on Tuesday, appearing tightly clustered, an unusual sight according to witnesses.

    As the pod began to beach themselves, wildlife authorities sprang into action, launching an emergency response effort in a desperate attempt to rescue the stranded whales. Tragically, 51 of the whales succumbed to the ordeal overnight, leaving rescuers with the critical task of attempting to return the surviving 46 to the safety of the sea on Wednesday.

    Dr. Andrew Brownlow, the director of the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme, who recently participated in a similar incident on a Scottish beach, offered insights into the potential reasons behind such mass strandings and underscored the urgency faced by the rescuers.

    The situation has drawn the attention of marine conservationists and concerned individuals worldwide, as the clock ticks for the remaining stranded whales, and efforts to save them continue unabated.