Al Wusta: The Environment Authority (EA) in Al Wusta Governorate is addressing the death of an Arabian Sea humpback whale that reportedly died yesterday off the coast of Al Jazir in Al Wusta Governorate.
According to Oman News Agency, the EA, in collaboration with various authorities including the Wali’s Office, the Royal Oman Police, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, initiated a systematic approach to manage the incident. This effort aims to identify the whale and determine the causes of its death.
The EA expressed its commitment to ensuring a smooth collaboration among the parties involved. The multiparty team is now fully operational and tasked with completing the mission, which includes burying the whale in a suitable location.
The Arabian Sea humpback whale is listed as a rare and endangered species on the red list of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It is one of 20 species of whales found in the seas of the Sultanate of Oman, as evidenced by research studies involving satellite tracking.