Waltragedie in Manta: 20-meter giant discovered dead on the beach!

Waltragedie in Manta: 20-meter giant discovered dead on the beach!

Santa Marianita, Manta, Ecuador - On Tuesday morning, a 20 meter long whale was found on the beach of Santa Marianita in Manta, Ecuador. The whale had visible injuries, including bite tracks of sharks on his fin. The city administration of Manta immediately coordinated the rescue of the carcass with the fire brigade, disaster protection and the Ministry of the Environment. Then the whale was transported to another place and buried there. In order to ensure the hygienic conditions and avoid odor nuisance, lime was applied to the remains.

This sad discovery falls into the time when the whale season begins on the Ecuadorian coast, which takes place every year between June and October. During these months, many whales, including the impressive humpback whales, see the waters around Puerto Lopez, Salinas and Manta to reproduce there.

whale observations in the region

The months of July and August are the main time for whale watching in Ecuador, where hundreds of humpback whales show spectacular mating rituals. These whales move from the cold waters of the Antarctic to the warmer waters of the equatorial Pacific coast. The boat operators have an increasing interest of tourists who want to observe these majestic animals. Whales can often be perceived up to an hour in advance.

To meet the whales, boats can approach less than 7 knots, and the engines must be parked within 100 meters. A growing number of excursion boats even sets sails so as not to disturb the whales and its calves. It is particularly impressive to watch a large whale just 10 meters from the boat; Sometimes even groups of up to seven animals are visible.

The Machalilla National Park

An important protected area for the whales is the Machalilla National Park on the coast of Ecuador, the tropical fog forest, tropical dry forest and 20,000 hectares of sea. This region protects valuable coral formations and bird colonies and serves as a mating area for around 450 humpback whales. Some whales bring their young to the world further north in Colombia.

In front of Isla de la Plata, a well -known bird island, the whales often play and show impressive fountains. Despite the unclear origin of the turquoise color, which shimmers in the water, whales often look dull and primeval, which reminds us of their common ancestors with hippos. In good weather, which typically lasts for two days, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of these fascinating animals. A boat trip from Puerto Lopez, recommended by the provider "Mandala", offers the opportunity to better observe the whales from a walk -in roof.

The coast of Ecuador is not sunny all year round; About two thirds of the year are often hidden under a cloud cover between May and December. Despite these challenges, the whale watch offer in Ecuador remains a fascinating experience for nature lovers and tourists.