Stranded over 150 whales from Tasmania

Stranded over 150 whales from Tasmania

Australia , report local authorities. The state's Marine Conservation Program announced on Tuesday that a total of 157 animals near the city of Arthur River are stranded on the west coast of the island, with the first observations showing that at least 90 of them still live.

Current situation and reactions

"We are currently evaluating the situation to plan an appropriate reaction," said the authority. According to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Tasmania, the animals seem to be sword -like.

collaboration with authorities

The Marine Conservation Program works together with the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service to react to the “massive whale strand”. The public is urgently asked not to approach the animals.

complexity of the rescue measures

"The reaction to beaches in this remote area is complex. If it is determined that the general public can help, this will be announced via different channels," it said.

protection of the whales and legal information

The governmental authority made it clear that all whales are protected, even if they have died, and reminded the public that intervention in a whale skeleton is punishable.

chances of survival for stranded whales

animal behavior researchers and marine scientists report that the survival rates for stranded whales are low. "These animals can only survive on land for about six hours before they start worsening," they say.

This story continues to develop and is updated.