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
8 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 July last year Up to 600 whales and dolphins wash on the UK's shores alone, and experts are still unsure of the exact reasons for the epidemics. The rotting carcass of a dead minke whale found in North Berwick, Scotland A minke whale washed up in North Berwick, east Lothian on the West Bay beach Bad conditions can send whales into dangerously shallow waters, leaving them at risk of drying up on the shore. A sperm whale washed up on a beach in Cleethorpes in April 2023 A huge 55ft fin, 30 tonne whale washed up on Bridlington beach in east Yorkshire in May 2023 When whales are found beached alive, an assessment is made to see if they can be re-floated in the water.

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Tasmanian authorities begin euthanising stranded whales
1 month ago

Tasmanian authorities begin euthanising stranded whales

The Independent  

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No hope left for 157 false killer whales stranded on Australian beach
1 month ago

No hope left for 157 false killer whales stranded on Australian beach

India Today  

Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, officials said on Wednesday. Experts including veterinarians were at the scene near the Arthur River on Tasmania’s northwestern coast where 157 whales were discovered on an exposed surf beach on Tuesday afternoon, the Department …

Mass whale stranding in Australia's Tasmania: 67 dead, authorities to euthanise 90 survivors
1 month ago

Mass whale stranding in Australia's Tasmania: 67 dead, authorities to euthanise 90 survivors

Firstpost  

A mass stranding of over 157 false killer whales on Tasmania’s coast has left 67 dead, with authorities preparing to euthanise 90 survivors. A pod of more than 157 false killer whales became stranded on the coast of Australia’s Tasmania, with 67 dying on the spot. Shelley Graham, incident controller at Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, said earlier attempts to …

More than 150 false killer whales stranded on Tasmania beach
1 month ago

More than 150 false killer whales stranded on Tasmania 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. Read our privacy policy More than 150 false killer …

More than 150 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia’s Tasmania State
1 month ago

More than 150 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia’s Tasmania State

The Hindu  

More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, officials said on Wednesday. Marine experts including veterinarians were at the scene near Arthur River on Tasmania’s northwest coast, a Department of Natural Resources and Environment statement said. The inaccessibility of the beach, ocean conditions and challenges to getting specialist equipment to …

Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia’s Tasmania state
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1 month ago

Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia’s Tasmania state

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, officials said on Wednesday. In this photo provided by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, a man and a woman inspect whales after more than 150 false killer whales …

90 stranded false killer whales to be euthanized in Tasmania after failed rescue bid
1 month ago

90 stranded false killer whales to be euthanized in Tasmania after failed rescue bid

CNN  

CNN — Australian wildlife officers have made the difficult decision to euthanize 90 false killer whales stranded on a remote beach in Tasmania, after rough ocean conditions made it impossible to refloat them. Tasmania’s Marine Conservation Program The animals appear to be false killer whales, authorities say. Tasmania’s Marine Conservation Program The last time so many false killer whales were …

Dwarf sperm whale carcass washes up on West Beach days after 'very rare' sighting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dwarf sperm whale carcass washes up on West Beach days after 'very rare' sighting

ABC  

The carcass of a "very rare" whale has been found washed up on an Adelaide beach, with a local tour boat operator saying the cause of death appears to be a "complete mystery". John Dundon from the Save West Beach Sand group said beach walkers had made the "distressing" and "very sad" discovery on Saturday morning. An environment department spokesperson …

New Zealand locals help rescue more than 30 whales stranded on beach
3 months, 3 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 …

'Amazing' Moment Of Compassion As New Zealand Residents Save Dozens Of Stranded Whales
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Amazing' Moment Of Compassion As New Zealand Residents Save Dozens Of Stranded Whales

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING 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. A team was monitoring Ruakākā Beach near the …

New Zealanders save more than 30 stranded whales by lifting them on sheets
3 months, 3 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 …

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

Three more whales found dead near UK shoreline after one carcass washed up following mud flats stranding
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Three more whales found dead near UK shoreline after one carcass washed up following mud flats stranding

Daily Mail  

Four whales have tragically died after becoming becoming trapped on mudflats off the Kent coast, authorities have confirmed. The pod of nine young whales were initially seen in difficulty on Sunday Rescuers have now confirmed that four of the pod have died after the incident The would-be rescuers returned this morning, but one whale washed up dead at about 9am, …

Huge dead whale washes up on British beach as experts say it is too decomposed to be taken away - and locals warn it is starting to smell
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Huge dead whale washes up on British beach as experts say it is too decomposed to be taken away - and locals warn it is starting to smell

Daily Mail  

A huge whale carcass has washed up on a British beach as experts say its too rotten to be taken away and locals warn its beginning to smell. A huge whale carcass has washed up on a Hartlepool beach and can't be moved as experts say its too rotten to be taken away The creature is believed to be a …

What happens to beached whales? 鲸鱼搁浅对我们有何启示?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

What happens to beached whales? 鲸鱼搁浅对我们有何启示?

China Daily  

为正常播放该音频，请使用IE9及以上版本IE浏览器或其它浏览器。 随身英语 What happens to beached whales? 鲸鱼搁浅对我们有何启示？ 鲸鱼搁浅在海滩上的新闻虽然在全球并不少见，却也令人心痛惋惜。鲸鱼为何搁浅，搁浅后又会发生什么呢？人类如何帮助搁浅的鲸鱼，维护海洋生态环境的平衡和多样？本文介绍了关于目前有关鲸鱼搁浅现象的研究和认识。 词汇： whales 鲸鱼 In July 2024, a pod of 77 pilot whales washed up on a beach in Orkney, Scotland. Dr Brownlow of the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme told the BBC that these can reveal a lot about the whale's life and the reasons why it was beached. Some beached …

What happens to beached whales? 鲸鱼搁浅对我们有何启示?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

What happens to beached whales? 鲸鱼搁浅对我们有何启示?

China Daily  

为正常播放该音频，请使用IE9及以上版本IE浏览器或其它浏览器。 随身英语 What happens to beached whales? 鲸鱼搁浅对我们有何启示？ 鲸鱼搁浅在海滩上的新闻虽然在全球并不少见，却也令人心痛惋惜。鲸鱼为何搁浅，搁浅后又会发生什么呢？人类如何帮助搁浅的鲸鱼，维护海洋生态环境的平衡和多样？本文介绍了关于目前有关鲸鱼搁浅现象的研究和认识。 词汇： whales 鲸鱼 In July 2024, a pod of 77 pilot whales washed up on a beach in Orkney, Scotland. Dr Brownlow of the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme told the BBC that these can reveal a lot about the whale's life and the reasons why it was beached. Some beached …

35- to 40-foot fin whale washes up on Torrance Beach; public asked to keep a distance
7 months, 1 week ago

35- to 40-foot fin whale washes up on Torrance Beach; public asked to keep a distance

LA Times  

Officials are asking beachgoers to keep a distance from a 35- to 40-foot fin whale that washed ashore on Torrance Beach on Saturday evening and later died. “Due to its size & location it is expected that the whale will remain on the beach while responders create a plan to remove it,” the Los Angeles County Lifeguards group said in …

Why killer whales are attacking boats near Gibraltar? Scientists finally have an answer
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Why killer whales are attacking boats near Gibraltar? Scientists finally have an answer

The Independent  

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Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
10 months, 3 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
10 months, 3 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 …

Dead whale on New Jersey's Long Beach Island is first of the year, stranding group says
11 months, 1 week ago

Dead whale on New Jersey's Long Beach Island is first of the year, stranding group says

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 A dead humpback whale that …

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
1 year 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 …

Beached whale weighing up to 25 tonnes at Minnie Water on NSW north coast euthanased
1 year, 3 months ago

Beached whale weighing up to 25 tonnes at Minnie Water on NSW north coast euthanased

ABC  

Wildlife authorities have euthanased a fin whale, the world's second largest cetacean species, which washed up on a popular beach in northern New South Wales Key points: The whale was stranded at Minnie Water, 60km north of Coffs Harbour The fin whale species is rarely seen in NSW waters Experts have made the decision to euthanase the animal National Parks …

Huge whale washes up on Newquay beach as residents share heartbreak
1 year, 4 months ago

Huge whale washes up on Newquay beach as residents share heartbreak

The Independent  

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Remains of whale dissected by hand on Co Down beach in order to be preserved
1 year, 5 months ago

Remains of whale dissected by hand on Co Down beach in order to be preserved

The Independent  

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Post-mortem examinations planned as second stranded whale dies
1 year, 7 months ago

Post-mortem examinations planned as second stranded whale dies

The Independent  

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Last of nearly 100 pilot whales that beached on Australia’s coast are euthanized after rescue fails
1 year, 7 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 …

Researchers hope footage of mass stranding on Cheynes Beach could help understand why whales beach themselves
1 year, 7 months ago

Researchers hope footage of mass stranding on Cheynes Beach could help understand why whales beach themselves

ABC  

Marine experts say drone footage from this week's mass stranding of pilot whales on Western Australia's south coast could help scientists understand why the animals, and whales generally, beach themselves. Key points: At least 90 whales died after a mass stranding in southern WA Footage of the pod's behaviour may provide clues to why they beached Scientists have taken samples …

Two northern bottlenose whales stranded off Fife coast
1 year, 7 months ago

Two northern bottlenose whales stranded off Fife coast

The Independent  

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More than 50 whales dead on Australian beach after mysterious mass stranding
1 year, 7 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, 7 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. …

Whales euthanised after becoming re-stranded at Cheynes Beach, despite painstaking attempts to save them
1 year, 7 months ago

Whales euthanised after becoming re-stranded at Cheynes Beach, despite painstaking attempts to save them

ABC  

Veterinarians have euthanised pilot whales that re-stranded on a beach in southern Western Australia, despite painstaking attempts to herd them out to deeper water. Key points: The pod of 97 pilot whales stranded themselves on Tuesday The public is being urged to stay clear of the beach, which is closed A marine scientist says time is running out for the …

How the UK’s deadliest whale stranding in decades unfolded
1 year, 7 months ago

How the UK’s deadliest whale stranding in decades unfolded

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We didn’t see them strand, they’d possibly been there for …

Pod of 55 pilot whales die after being stranded on a beach in Scotland
1 year, 8 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 …

Beached whale to be buried at Seven Mile Beach, Lennox Head
1 year, 8 months ago

Beached whale to be buried at Seven Mile Beach, Lennox Head

ABC  

An excavator has been brought in to bury the carcass of a 20-tonne beached whale that died on the New South Wales far north coast. Key points: Authorities have confirmed a beached whale has died on the NSW far north coast There are concerns its burial could threaten an upcoming surfing competition Humpback whales have been migrating closer to shore, …

Why are killer whales going ‘Moby-Dick’ on yachts lately? Experts doubt it’s revenge
1 year, 9 months ago

Why are killer whales going ‘Moby-Dick’ on yachts lately? Experts doubt it’s revenge

LA Times  

An unusually large group of killer whales was spotted off the coast of San Francisco on May 7. The attacks started suddenly and inexplicably in the spring of 2020 — pods of endangered killer whales began ramming yachts and fishing boats in European waters, pushing some off course and imperiling others. “So, I just don’t really see it as an …

Beached whale had lesions which suggested entanglement, expert says
1 year, 10 months ago

Beached whale had lesions which suggested entanglement, expert says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Sunday a badly decomposed minke whale carcass was found washed up on a …

Second whale in two days washes up on to a UK beach
1 year, 10 months ago

Second whale in two days washes up on to a UK beach

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Abersoch Coastguard Rescue Team announced on its Facebook page the sighting of a beached …

Humpback whale found on beach died after entanglement in creel lines, tests show
1 year, 10 months ago

Humpback whale found on beach died after entanglement in creel lines, tests show

The Independent  

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Whale carcass washes up on Highlands beach
1 year, 10 months ago

Whale carcass washes up on Highlands beach

The Independent  

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‘Challenging operation’ removing dead fin whale from beach, says council
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Challenging operation’ removing dead fin whale from beach, says council

The Independent  

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Dead minke whale washes up on Scottish beach
1 year, 11 months ago

Dead minke whale washes up on Scottish beach

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A dead minke whale has washed up on a beach …

Bali searches for answers after unusual whale strandings
1 year, 11 months ago

Bali searches for answers after unusual whale strandings

Al Jazeera  

Bali, Indonesia – An unusual series of whale strandings have raised concern in Indonesia, with three of the massive mammals beached on Bali since the start of April. The most recent event took place over the weekend when the carcass of a 17-metre-long sperm whale – a deep-sea species that does not commonly become stranded – was discovered on Bali’s …

Sperm whale feared dead after becoming stranded on UK beach
1 year, 11 months ago

Sperm whale feared dead after becoming stranded on UK 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. British Divers Marine Life Rescue was called at about 12.15pm on Good Friday to help with a “large stranded …

477 whales die in ‘heartbreaking’ New Zealand strandings
2 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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 …

Around 200 stranded whales die in pounding surf in Australia
2 years, 6 months ago

Around 200 stranded whales die in pounding surf in Australia

Associated Press  

HOBART, Australia — A day after 230 whales were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia’s island state of Tasmania, only 35 were still alive despite rescue efforts that were to continue Thursday. “Last time they were actually in the harbor and it’s quite calm and we could, sort of, deal with them in there and …

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