New Zealanders save more than 30 stranded whales by lifting them on sheets
4 weeks ago

New Zealanders save more than 30 stranded whales by lifting them on sheets

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — More than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them by lifting them on sheets. Four of the pilot whales died, New Zealand’s conservation agency said. New Zealand is a whale stranding hotspot and pilot whales are especially prolific stranders. A team was monitoring Ruakākā Beach near the city of Whangārei in New Zealand’s north on Monday to ensure there were no signs of the whales saved Sunday stranding again, the Department of Conservation told The Associated Press.

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New Zealand locals help rescue more than 30 whales stranded on beach
4 weeks ago

New Zealand locals help rescue more than 30 whales stranded on beach

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Four of the pilot whales died, New Zealand’s conservation …

Pilot whale stranding at Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour sees four whales dead, 25 rescued as cruise boat called to help
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pilot whale stranding at Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour sees four whales dead, 25 rescued as cruise boat called to help

ABC  

Riley Grining was skippering a cruise around Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour on Sunday when he received a call to help stop a pod of pilot whales from stranding themselves on a beach. Strandings a 'mystery' to scientists Speaking on ABC Breakfast, wildlife researcher at Macquarie University Vanessa Pirotta said while pilot whales were largely an offshore species, they were known for …

Rare whale found washed up on New Zealand beach, unveiling vital clues about species
5 months, 1 week ago

Rare whale found washed up on New Zealand beach, unveiling vital clues about species

Hindustan Times  

With no documented live sightings, spade-toothed whales are the rarest whales in the world. New Zealand Department of Conservation shows rangers Jim Fyfe and Tumai Cassidy walking beside what appears to be the carcass of a rare spade-toothed whale after it was discovered washed ashore on a beach near Taieri Mouth in New Zealand's southern Otago province. Only six other …

World’s rarest whale may have washed up on New Zealand beach, possibly shedding clues on species
5 months, 1 week ago

World’s rarest whale may have washed up on New Zealand beach, possibly shedding clues on species

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. The country’s conservation agency said Monday a creature that washed up on a South Island beach this month is believed to be a spade-toothed whale. Only six other spade-toothed whales have ever been pinpointed, and those found intact on New Zealand’s North Island beaches …

Why do so many whales end up on Britain's beaches? How discovery of largest ever mass stranding in Orkney represents a depressingly familiar sight
5 months, 1 week ago

Why do so many whales end up on Britain's beaches? How discovery of largest ever mass stranding in Orkney represents a depressingly familiar sight

Daily Mail  

This week Scotland suffered its largest ever mass stranding of whales after 77 of them washed up on a beach in the Orkney islands. 77 pilot whales washed up on the shores of Tresness Beach on the island of Sanday in Orkney, Scotland this morning A pod of 55 pilot wales were stranded on the isle of Lewis, Scotland in …

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast Thursday have returned to sea, while 29 died on the shore, officials said. Ships and a spotter plane were monitoring the rescued whales in case they returned to shore, the Parks and Wildlife Service of Western Australia state regional wildlife officer Pia Courtis said. …

At least 26 pilot whales die after mass stranding in Australia
7 months, 4 weeks ago

At least 26 pilot whales die after mass stranding in Australia

Al Jazeera  

Exact reasons for beaching unknown but mammals are highly sociable and may follow podmates into danger. At least 26 long-finned pilot whales have died, but several others were rescued, after 160 of them were stranded over a large area in Western Australia. https://t.co/H26PrW3f2o — Shark Safety WA April 25, 2024 Mass strandings of pilot whales are not uncommon in Australia …

Walkers are warned to stay away from three 60ft sperm whales washed up on beaches in the North of England - because the carcasses may explode
9 months, 1 week ago

Walkers are warned to stay away from three 60ft sperm whales washed up on beaches in the North of England - because the carcasses may explode

Daily Mail  

Beach walkers have warned to stay away from the bodies of three 60ft sperm whales washed ashore from the North Sea - amid fears the carcasses could explode and cover them in entrails. In November last year, a 54ft fin whale found washed ashore on Fistral beach in Newquay, Cornwall, garnered headlines amid fears that it too would explode. The …

Last of nearly 100 pilot whales that beached on Australia’s coast are euthanized after rescue fails
1 year, 4 months ago

Last of nearly 100 pilot whales that beached on Australia’s coast are euthanized after rescue fails

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — The last of nearly 100 whales that beached on the southwestern Australian coast were euthanized Wednesday after a second day of frantic, but unsuccessful efforts to rescue them, authorities said. The pod of long-finned pilot whales stranded themselves Tuesday on Cheynes Beach east of the former whaling station of Albany in Western Australia state, south of the …

More than 50 whales dead on Australian beach after mysterious mass stranding
1 year, 4 months ago

More than 50 whales dead on Australian beach after mysterious mass stranding

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nearly 100 pilot whales stranded …

Volunteers working to save nearly 100 beached whales in Australia, but more than half have died
1 year, 4 months ago

Volunteers working to save nearly 100 beached whales in Australia, but more than half have died

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Volunteers worked frantically on a second day Wednesday to save dozens of pilot whales that have stranded themselves on a beach in Western Australia, but more than 50 have already died. Nearly 100 long-finned pilot whales, stranded themselves Tuesday on the beach by the city of Albany, on the southern tip of Western Australia, south of Perth. …

Pod of 55 pilot whales die after being stranded on a beach in Scotland
1 year, 5 months ago

Pod of 55 pilot whales die after being stranded on a beach in Scotland

Associated Press  

LONDON — A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland in the worst mass whale stranding in the area, marine experts said Monday. “Pilot whales are notorious for their strong social bonds, so often when one whale gets into difficulty and strands, the rest follow,” it said in a …

477 whales die in ‘heartbreaking’ New Zealand strandings
2 years, 2 months ago

477 whales die in ‘heartbreaking’ New Zealand strandings

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Some 477 pilot whales have died after stranding themselves on two remote New Zealand beaches over recent days, officials say. The whales beached themselves on the Chatham Islands, which are home to about 600 people and located about 800 kilometers east of New Zealand’s main islands. “Although they are natural occurrences, they are still sad and …

477 whales die in New Zealand after ‘heartbreaking’ strandings on remote beaches
2 years, 2 months ago

477 whales die in New Zealand after ‘heartbreaking’ strandings on remote beaches

LA Times  

Dead pilot whales litter Tupuangi Beach in the Chatham Islands, about 500 miles east of New Zealand’s main islands. Some 477 pilot whales have died after stranding themselves on two remote New Zealand beaches over recent days, officials say. The whales beached themselves on the Chatham Islands, which are home to about 600 people and lie about 500 miles east …

Whale carcasses towed out to sea after mass stranding on Tasmania's west coast
2 years, 2 months ago

Whale carcasses towed out to sea after mass stranding on Tasmania's west coast

ABC  

Days after more than 200 whales became stranded on a remote beach on Tasmania's west coast, authorities have completed the mammoth task of towing the carcasses out to deep water. Key points: The whale carcasses have been tied to longlines and towed out to sea by boats owned and operated by fish farms in the area A small number remain …

Australia: 230 pilot whales stranded in Tasmania, half feared dead
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia: 230 pilot whales stranded in Tasmania, half feared dead

India Today  

Marine conservation experts were rushing to the Australian state of Tasmania on Wednesday to try and rescue a pod of about 230 whales stranded on the west coast, with officials fearing half of them may have already died. The animals, which appear to be pilot whales, are stranded on Ocean Beach, the Tasmanian department of natural resources and environment said …

32 pilot whales rescued out of 230 stranded in Australia
2 years, 3 months ago

32 pilot whales rescued out of 230 stranded in Australia

Associated Press  

HOBART, Australia — Wildlife experts on Thursday rescued 32 of the 230 whales that were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia’s island state of Tasmania a day earlier. Half the pod of pilot whales found stranded in Macquarie Harbour were presumed to still be alive on Wednesday, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania …

Why is Tasmania the site of so many mass whale strandings? Here's what we know
2 years, 3 months ago

Why is Tasmania the site of so many mass whale strandings? Here's what we know

ABC  

Whales have again become stranded off the coast of Tasmania in large numbers, with rescuers doing their best to get the animals back into deeper waters. "Whale strandings are a complete mystery," Dr Pirotta said, "but what's really unusual here is that this is the second stranding for this week." While he hasn't been involved in this particular event, he …

230 Pilot Whales Stranded in Australia, 'About Half' Feared Dead
2 years, 3 months ago

230 Pilot Whales Stranded in Australia, 'About Half' Feared Dead

News 18  

Around 230 pilot whales were found stranded on the rugged west coast of Tasmania Wednesday, with Australian officials saying only half appeared to be alive. “A pod of approximately 230 whales has stranded near Macquarie Harbour,” said the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment. “It appears about half of the animals are alive.” Aerial images showed a devastating scene …

5 dead after New Zealand boat flips in possible whale strike
2 years, 3 months ago

5 dead after New Zealand boat flips in possible whale strike

The Hindu  

Five people died on Saturday in New Zealand after the small charter boat they were aboard capsized, authorities say, in what may have been a collision with a whale. Police said the 8.5-meter boat overturned near the South Island town of Kaikōura. Mr. Mackle said he’d thought in the past about the possibility of a boat and whale colliding, given …

Twenty nine pilot whales die after becoming stranded on New Zealand beach
2 years, 9 months ago

Twenty nine pilot whales die after becoming stranded on New Zealand beach

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Twenty nine pilot whales have died on a beach in New Zealand after being washed …

Sri Lankan Navy, Villagers Save 120 Whales After Mass Beaching
4 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lankan Navy, Villagers Save 120 Whales After Mass Beaching

NPR  

Sri Lankan Navy, Villagers Save 120 Whales After Mass Beaching Enlarge this image toggle caption Lakruwan Wanniarachchi/AFP via Getty Images Lakruwan Wanniarachchi/AFP via Getty Images A group of Sri Lankan rescuers have returned more than 100 whales to the sea after a mass beaching of the mammals. A team made up of the Sri Lanka navy and coast guard and …

More than a dozen whales found dead on New Zealand beach
4 years, 2 months ago

More than a dozen whales found dead on New Zealand beach

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than a dozen whales have died after becoming stranded on New Zealand’s North Island, …

Australia to euthanise beached whales after worst mass stranding in country’s history
4 years, 2 months ago

Australia to euthanise beached whales after worst mass stranding in country’s history

The Independent  

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About 380 pilot whales dead after mass stranding on Tasmania's West Coast, 50 saved
4 years, 3 months ago

About 380 pilot whales dead after mass stranding on Tasmania's West Coast, 50 saved

ABC  

Rescuers say they have managed to save 50 whales from a large group beached on Tasmania's West Coast — but 380 animals have died and 30 more are still stranded and clinging to life. Key points: Rescuers discovered another 200 beached pilot whales at a nearby site early on Wednesday It brings the total stranded to more than 450 — …

Mass stranding of pilot whales off Tasmania's West Coast could have occurred after a small number were led astray
4 years, 3 months ago

Mass stranding of pilot whales off Tasmania's West Coast could have occurred after a small number were led astray

ABC  

The beaching of a pod of whales off Tasmania's West Coast could have been caused by one or two whales going astray, a wildlife biologist says. Key points: The whales became stranded on a sandbar on Tasmania's West Coast yesterday The rescue effort is likely to take days, authorities say The stranding is one of the "trickiest" rescue teams in …

Massive rescue operation planned to try and save whales stranded on Tasmania's West Coast
4 years, 3 months ago

Massive rescue operation planned to try and save whales stranded on Tasmania's West Coast

ABC  

Marine conservation experts are starting to plan a massive rescue operation on Tasmania's West Coast after around 270 pilot whales became stranded. Key points: Tasmania is the only Australian state where mass strandings of whales and dolphins regularly occur The large pod was seen stranded on a sandbar inside Macquarie Heads About 270 whales between three pods have become stranded, …

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