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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.
Miami Herald
10-03-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Thin, wounded baby seal spotted at Delaware state park, photos show. See the rescue
A baby grey seal was found in rough shape at a beach in a Delaware state park, photos show. She looked thin and had a large wound on her left side, so rescuers with the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute decided to step in to help the pup, the organization said on Facebook March 9. A photo shows the pup lying on her right side on the sand at Cape Henlopen State Park. Rescuers didn't say what might have caused the injury. 'On closer inspection, we saw a few more small wounds, and detected that she was dehydrated,' the organization said. 'Based on her injuries and body condition, she will be transported to the National Aquarium in Baltimore for long term care.' Photos show the pup looking up toward rescuers as they coaxed her into a carrier. She eventually crawled in on her own. The organization named her Cassiopeia, keeping with its tradition of naming rescued creatures after constellations, a policy the organization said was voted on by supporters. Several people shared words of encouragement for the pup in the comments. 'Poor baby,' someone wrote. 'Thank you for giving her a second chance.'
