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JEDDAH — The Saudi National Center for Wildlife (NCW) announced that it had spotted a rare whale in the Red Sea, 60 kilometers from the shores of Qunfudah. The huge mammal, which is known as the Bryde’s whale or Balaeanoptera edeni brydei, was spotted when it appeared on the water surface for breathing. >> read … Meer lezen
A whale was reportedly spotted in the Dubai Harbour marina on Saturday, according to one man who spoke with Al Arabiya English after he witnessed the incident and posted a video of it online. >> read more …
Researchers have discovered two new species of cetaceans – the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) and Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera edeni) – which had never been seen in the Algarve. The discovery was made thanks to photos and information posted on social media between 2011 and 2020. >> read more …
Researchers from NOAA will analyze environmental DNA (eDNA) collected by the ESP to see if Bryde’s whales can be detected. They will compare the eDNA results with data from an underwater sound-recording device that can capture the distinct calls of these elusive whales. >> read more … photo credits: By Morningdew – Selbst erstellt, Olympus … Meer lezen
In late January, a rare Bryde’s (pronounced broodus) whale was found dead in the Florida Everglades. The clock started ticking on what to do with the rotting corpse on an island beach frequented by tourists. After all, a whale-sized corpse creates a whale-sized mess, not to mention the stench. >> read more …
An auction of Bryde’s whale meat has taken place in Japan, the first since the Japanese government decided to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission (the body that regulates whale hunting) several months ago, and ignore the current international ban on commercial hunts. >> read more …
De dierenartsen van het onderzoeks- en ontwikkelingscentrum voor zee- en kustgebieden zijn begonnen het zoogdier te onderzoeken nadat het op donderdag naar het strand van Suan Son in het district Tha Chana in Surat Thani was gesleept. >> lees verder …
A sad scene unfolded at Millers Point on Monday, June 10 when a Bryde’s whale swimming just off the shore became tangled in octopus trap ropes and died. >> read more …
The carcass of a Bryde’s whale that washed up recently in South Africa may make a significant contribution to science. >> Read more …
Leam Chabang (Thailand), 9 december 2016 – In de haven van het Thaïse Leam Chabang werd een zeldzame Brydevinvis dood aangetroffen op de bulb van een schip. >> Lees artikel of Nl-vertaling …