Saturday, 14 June 2025

Blue whales strand in Oman and India

2025, June 13. Oman, Shinas, near Al Dwanij Beach. A blue whale that became stranded has been safely returned to the sea, according to the Environment Authority in North Batinah. Specialised teams from the Environment Department in the governorate responded after receiving a report of the whale on the shore. Due to low tide conditions, the situation was monitored until the tide rose. The whale, measuring about 8m in length, was successfully guided back to deeper waters on Friday in good condition. The Gulf of Oman lies between Oman and Iran, and Shinas is close to the United Arab Emirates.

Image: Muscat Daily

2025, June 14. India, Alappuzha, Purakkad, Punthala beach. A huge 25 m long blue whale washed ashore dead. It was in an advanced state of decomposition.

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