14 dead male sperm whale washed ashore

At least 14 male sperm whales stranded on King Island, off Tasmania’s northwest coast, were found dead by residents, and authorities were notified yesterday afternoon. A Marine Conservation Program team was sent to autopsy the whales and determine the cause of death.

According to the Independent’s report, the whales are all young men and “single herd” They are thought to belong to a herd of young males, called the so-called family, who come together after leaving their family group.

Research will be done

Images and videos taken by local residents show the whales lying on their side near the water level, decomposing. Aerial surveys will be conducted to determine if there are any more whale dead.

It is thought that the whale dead will be left where they are, as the rocky shores make it difficult for the machines to be brought to the region.

Country where whale deaths are common: Tasmania

The region of King Island in Tasmania is considered by experts to be a hotspot for stranded whales. The region’s complex coastal topography is blamed for frequent stranding of whales.

The largest whale death in the region’s history occurred on the Tasmania mainland in 2020, with 380 pilot whales stranded.

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