The carcass of a 10-ton whale of the Bryde's species (Bryde's whale) has been observed on the shore of Bandar Charak, part of Bandar Lengeh County. Habib Masihi Taziani, the director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Hormozgan Province, explained that after receiving reports from the public, marine environmental experts immediately visited the accident site and conducted the necessary assessments.
Details of the Bryde's Whale and Causes of Its Death
This whale, measuring 11 meters and 30 centimeters in length and with a tail fin width of 2 meters and 90 centimeters, weighs approximately 10 tons. According to the assessments conducted, it has been determined that this giant mammal died offshore and washed ashore after several days of drifting on the waves. Over time and with rising temperatures, the whale's carcass has undergone decomposition and relative disintegration; however, evidence and deep injuries in the abdominal area indicate a fatal collision with passing vessels.
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The Necessity of Managing the Whale Carcass
The director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Hormozgan emphasized that the rapid and proper management of the carcass in the coastal area is very important. Given the carcass's visibility to the public and the potential for pollution and health hazards for local residents and tourists, necessary coordination has been made with the Charak municipality and relevant authorities. The goal of this collaboration is to implement the process of proper and hygienic disposal and burial of the carcass in a suitable location.
Masihi also referred to the conservation status of this valuable marine species, stating: The Bryde's whale is listed as "Least Concern" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. However, its regional populations in the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman face serious environmental challenges due to high maritime traffic.
The diet of the Bryde's whale primarily consists of plankton and small fish. However, heavy vessel traffic, underwater noise pollution, and oil and plastic pollution in the sea are among the serious threats to the ecosystem and the survival of large marine mammals. These issues require immediate attention and action to prevent the extinction of these valuable marine species.
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