Sperm whale dies after three-day struggle in Thames estuary
4 years, 11 months ago

Sperm whale dies after three-day struggle in Thames estuary

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 sperm whale has died after becoming stranded in the Thames estuary in Kent. “There was also evidence of slight injury to the animal’s head but nothing significant.” HM Coastguard and the Marine Police Unit continued to monitor the whale until it was found dead on Saturday morning. While sperm whales are not commonly seen in British waters, around 600 cetaceans - whales, dolphins and porpoises - are found stranded around the UK coastline every year.

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Scientists surprised to find salmonella in autopsies of whales that perished in mass strandings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Scientists surprised to find salmonella in autopsies of whales that perished in mass strandings

ABC  

When dozens of pilot whales died in two separate mass stranding events off the WA coast over the past 16 months, scientists from the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions were determined to find out the cause. "We're looking for firstly disease or to be able to exclude diseases," Dr Holly Raudino, marine scientist at DBCA, told Nadia Mitsopoulos on …

Pilot whale stranding at Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour sees four whales dead, 25 rescued as cruise boat called to help
2 months 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
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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, 4 weeks 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
8 months, 2 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
8 months, 2 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Joy turns to despair as rescued Blue Whale calf found dead in Mumbai coast
1 year, 1 month ago

Joy turns to despair as rescued Blue Whale calf found dead in Mumbai coast

Hindustan Times  

On Tuesday night, when officials from the forest department, fisheries department, Coast Guard, and Jindal Steel Works’ Jaigadh port rescued a Blue Whale calf from the Ganapatipule beach in Ratnagiri district and released it back in the deep sea, they were elated. High drama unfolded on the beach in Ganapatipule after some nature lovers spotted a Blue Whale calf on …

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

Huge whale washes up on Newquay beach as residents share heartbreak

The Independent  

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Discovery of a whale carcass in Hong Kong sparks anger over the possible damage done by sightseers
1 year, 5 months ago

Discovery of a whale carcass in Hong Kong sparks anger over the possible damage done by sightseers

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — The discovery of a whale carcass in Hong Kong waters Monday sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with many comments blaming the mammal’s death on sightseers. Many residents speculated that the dead mammal was the same whale that had been attracting groups of sightseers since it was first spotted in the city’s waters in mid-July. …

Last of nearly 100 pilot whales that beached on Australia’s coast are euthanized after rescue fails
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Second whale in two days washes up on to a UK beach
1 year, 8 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Humpback whale found on beach died after entanglement in creel lines, tests show
1 year, 8 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Sperm whale feared dead after becoming stranded on UK beach
1 year, 9 months ago

Sperm whale feared dead after becoming stranded on UK beach

The Independent  

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Dead whale washes ashore in Hawaii with stomach full of plastic waste
1 year, 11 months ago

Dead whale washes ashore in Hawaii with stomach full of plastic waste

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 A whale that washed ashore in Hawaii over the weekend likely died in part because …

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, 3 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 …

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 …

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 …

More than 200 whales found beached in Tasmania; Australian rescue efforts underway
2 years, 3 months ago

More than 200 whales found beached in Tasmania; Australian rescue efforts underway

LA Times  

A rescuer pours water on one of scores of stranded whales on Ocean Beach on Tasmania’s west coast, in Australia. About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast, just days after 14 sperm whales were found beached on an island off the Australian state’s northwestern coast. The pod, which is stranded on Ocean Beach in Macquarie Harbor, appears …

‘We had to euthanise it’: Beluga whale stranded in River Seine dies
2 years, 4 months ago

‘We had to euthanise it’: Beluga whale stranded in River Seine dies

The Independent  

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Beluga whale lifted out of River Seine by rescuers, trucked to Normandy
2 years, 4 months ago

Beluga whale lifted out of River Seine by rescuers, trucked to Normandy

India Today  

A beluga whale, whose life was at risk after it strayed into the River Seine, was lifted out of the water early on Wednesday as authorities worked on its rescue. The all-white beluga had swum nearly halfway to Paris before local authorities confined it in a large lock system. "The veterinarians are not necessarily optimistic concerning the beluga's health," Isabelle …

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 …

Sad end for sperm whale in Tasmania a boon for science
3 years, 2 months ago

Sad end for sperm whale in Tasmania a boon for science

ABC  

Efforts to save a whale stranded off the north coast of Tasmania have failed — however the demise of the animal may at least benefit scientists. Key points: Authorities will dispose of the body of the dead sperm whale once researchers have completed their work The disposal of dead whales has not always gone well, with one attempt to blow …

Hopes fade for minke whale stuck in River Thames near London
3 years, 7 months ago

Hopes fade for minke whale stuck in River Thames near London

Associated Press  

LONDON — Hopes faded Monday for a young minke whale who became trapped in the River Thames near London, authorities said. Rescuers trying to recapture the whale said that by 5 p.m. its condition had deteriorated rapidly and it would soon be stranded by the dropping tide near Teddington in southwest London. “It’s like seeing a camel at the North …

‘It’s alarming’: 4 gray whales found dead on Bay Area beaches in 9 days
3 years, 8 months ago

‘It’s alarming’: 4 gray whales found dead on Bay Area beaches in 9 days

LA Times  

An adult female gray whale that washed up on California’s Muir Beach on Thursday is seen in a photo provided by the Marine Mammal Center. Four dead gray whales have washed ashore on San Francisco Bay Area beaches in the last nine days, with experts saying Friday one was struck by a ship. “It’s alarming to respond to four dead …

Endangered Whale Sightings Aid Quest to Protect Wildlife in Indian Ocean Oasis
3 years, 9 months ago

Endangered Whale Sightings Aid Quest to Protect Wildlife in Indian Ocean Oasis

News 18  

Over two weeks at sea, the scientists spotted pilot whales and spinner dolphins, orcas and more. “We’re actually generating some of the first baseline data for this area on marine megafauna, and that feels quite exciting,” said Exeter University biologist Kirsten Thompson, one of the scientists on the Greenpeace research expedition. STALLED SANCTUARIES Rising from the ocean depths, the Saya …

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, …

Dead minke whales found tangled in fishing nets off Yorkshire coast
4 years, 3 months ago

Dead minke whales found tangled in fishing nets off Yorkshire coast

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First killer whale in nearly two decades washes up on English coast with stomach full of plastic
4 years, 11 months ago

First killer whale in nearly two decades washes up on English coast with stomach full of plastic

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Whale found dead with 100kg ‘litter ball’ in stomach
5 years, 1 month ago

Whale found dead with 100kg ‘litter ball’ in stomach

The Independent  

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Sperm whale died on Scottish beach with 'litter ball' in stomach
5 years, 1 month ago

Sperm whale died on Scottish beach with 'litter ball' in stomach

Daily Mail  

A sperm whale that died after being washed up in Scotland had a 220lb ball of litter in its stomach, made up of human waste including fishing nets, plastic cups and plastic bags. Experts from the Scottish Marine Animals Stranding Scheme say the 45ft long marine mammal died a short time after becoming stranded. The enormous whale was alive when …

Second whale found dead in the Thames in one month
5 years, 2 months ago

Second whale found dead in the Thames in one month

The Independent  

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Humpback whale spotted swimming in Thames has died, charity says
5 years, 3 months ago

Humpback whale spotted swimming in Thames has died, charity says

The Independent  

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Sperm whale found dead in Sicily with stomach full of plastic
5 years, 7 months ago

Sperm whale found dead in Sicily with stomach full of plastic

CNN  

CNN — Environmental campaigners are raising the alarm after a sperm whale was found dead on an Italian beach with plastic in its stomach. Grim images posted on the group’s Facebook page show the whale lying on the beach, its stomach full of plastic bags and other plastic objects. “As you can see from the images we’re sharing, a lot …

WWF sounds alarm after whale with 50 pounds of plastic in its stomach washes ashore
5 years, 9 months ago

WWF sounds alarm after whale with 50 pounds of plastic in its stomach washes ashore

Firstpost  

The female whale beached off the northern coast of Sardinia, within the vast Pelagos marine sanctuary. The environmental group said the garbage recovered from the sperm whale’s stomach included a corrugated tube for electrical works, plastic plates, shopping bags, tangled fishing lines and a washing detergent package with its bar code still legible. The female whale beached off the northern …

Pregnant sperm whale washed up in Sardinia had 22 kilograms of plastic in stomach
5 years, 9 months ago

Pregnant sperm whale washed up in Sardinia had 22 kilograms of plastic in stomach

CNN  

CNN — The carcass of a pregnant sperm whale that washed up in Sardinia, Italy, last week had 22 kilograms of plastic in its stomach, and was carrying a dead fetus, the country’s environment minister and a marine life non-profit organization said. Luca Bittau, president of the SeaMe group, told CNN the beached mammal’s remains contained “garbage bags … fishing …

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