Two Beaked whales strand in the Philippines

Two Beaked whales have washed ashore in the Philippines today. There could be further individuals. Species to be determined.

2025, November 25. Philippines, Sitio Wawa, Barangay 1, Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro. A suspected pregnant cuvier beaked whale was found washed up on the beach. Signs of rubbish in the stomach.

2025, November 25. Philippines, Barangay Sta Lucia, Sablayan. 32 kilometres south of the event above is another Beaked whale, this one a male mesoplodon hotaula.