Second large whale and dolphin die on east coast of India

2025, June 18. India, Kerala, Purakkad. An almost 30 m long whale washed ashore dead. Indeterminate species at the moment. COD: Indeterminate. It is the second instance in which a dead whale washed ashore in this district in the last few days, with the first being in the Poonthura area on June 14. Poonthura is only a few kilometres away from Purakkad. There is no evidence that either whale died from a ship strike.

On the same day further north. 2025, June 17. India, Palghar district in Maharashtra, Rajodi beach in Vasai. A dead dolphin was found washed ashore. The marine mammal, approximately eight feet long and weighing around 125 kilograms.

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.