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CTV News
17-05-2025
- Science
- CTV News
Whale never before seen in B.C. washes up
A rare Bryde's whale, the first one researchers have ever encountered in B.C., has washed up on a beach in Port McNeill.
CBC
16-05-2025
- Science
- CBC
Rare whale washes up on Vancouver Island, in possible 1st sighting of species in B.C.
In a possible first for B.C., a Bryde's whale — a species not generally seen north of California — has washed up on Vancouver Island. The whale washed ashore in Port McNeill Bay, on the northern side of the Island, according to a news release from the 'Na̱mg̱is First Nation. Experts brought in to examine the body confirmed it as a young Bryde's whale, a baleen whale that uses filter feeding, similar to humpbacks, generally found in tropical to temperate waters, though there have been stray sightings of individuals as far north as Washington state in the past. Jackie Hildering of the Marine Education and Research Society visited the whale and says to her knowledge, this is the first time one has been seen in British Columbia. 'Na̱mg̱is Chief Victor Isaac says in the statement that a necropsy of the Bryde's whale will be done to determine the cause of death, and the community is "deeply concerned" by the "rarity of this species appearing so far north." "Namgis First Nation is very sad and concerned with the climate crisis and the health of our oceans," Isaac said. "We will work with all parties to determine what has happened to this individual and hopefully come to better understand how to be the best stewards of our awi'nakola — our environment," it said in the statement. The whale is the third to be found dead on B.C. shores this month, after two grey whales were found washed up, one on Vancouver Island and one on Haida Gwaii.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Science
- CTV News
Whale species never before seen in B.C. washes up on Vancouver Island
A Bryde's whale washed ashore in Port McNeill, B.C., on Thursday, May 15. (Courtesy: Marine Education and Research Society)
