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.

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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.

Mass stranding on Socotra Island

2025, June 4. Yemen, Gulf of Aden, Socotra Island, Shu’ab area. A mass stranding of 80 dolphins. It is the second such incident in a short period. The island lies 230km east of Oman. 

Also:  2025, June 2. UK, Gosford and Seascale, near White House. Dead dolphin, 62km south, a day after Cleveleys beach incident.

2025, June 2. Canada, Nova Scotia, Andrew Island, Black Duck Cove. Dead whale in an advanced state of decomposition.

2025, June 4. India, Maharashtra, Ganpatipule Beach. A 4 foot long 12 kg dead dolphin.

Cetacean Stranding last 7 days

Cetacean stranding last 7 days.

2025, February 25. Mexico, Mazatlán. Dead whale shore. Species Humpback?

2025, February 25. Ireland, Ballydwan Beach. Dead dolphin.

2025 February 26. Thailand, Hua Hin beach, in front of the Baan Plai Hat Khao Condo along Nong Kae-Takieb Road. Irrawaddy dolphin dead.

2025, February 27. India, Kadalundi, Chaliyam Beach, near Dolphin View Point near the mouth of Chaliyar River. A large adult dolphin washed ashore dead. Decomposed, at least two weeks old.

2025, February 27. Oman, Al Jazir in Al Wusta Governorate. An Arabian Sea humpback whale washed ashore dead.

2025, February 27. USA, New York, Manhattan, Hallet’s Cove Beach. Dead dolphin.

2025, February 27. The Bahamas, Compass Cay in the Exumas Sound. An adult male Gervais' beaked whale was found washed ashore dead.

2025, February 28. UK, Cornwall, Gyllgvase beach, at Falmouth. Three dolphins dead.

2025, February 28. Denmark, Roskilde, Karlslunde Strand. Dead dolphin

2025, March 3. USA, Delaware, Delaware Memorial Bridge, near Pigeon Point. A Fin whale washed ashore dead.

2025, February 3. Philippines, Magbagacay, Sait Bernard, South Leyte, Cabaian Bay. A Pygmy Killer Dolphin washed ashore dead.

Rare whale strands and dies in Oman

2025, February 27. Oman, Al Jazir in Al Wusta Governorate, Arabian Sea. An Arabian Sea humpback whale dead. It is classed as a rare and endangered species.