US EditionBryde’s Whale Washes Ashore in only Known Sighting of the Animal in B.C.
- A young Bryde's whale washed ashore dead on May 14, 2025, in Port McNeill Bay on Northern Vancouver Island, B.C.
- Initial photos misidentified the whale as a Minke, but Marine Education and Research Society and Bay Cetology confirmed it was a rare Bryde's whale in these northern waters.
- The Na'mg'is First Nation was informed promptly and dispatched Guardians to monitor, educate, and ensure safety, and a blessing ceremony was held to honor the whale.
- Chief Victor Isaac stated that efforts will be made collaboratively to uncover what happened to the individual, while a necropsy is planned to identify the cause of death.
- The event is significant due to the species' rarity north of 35° latitude, and the community expressed concern about ocean health amid climate challenges.
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