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Whale Stranding in Kjálkafjörður

Summary by RÚV
A humpback whale washed ashore in Kjálfafjörður in the eastern Westfjords, the whale was dead when it was found. The whale carcass is reported in Bæjarins bestu, which says that it is an adult animal. According to the MAST checklist for the disposal of whale carcasses, the first option is to allow the carcass to remain in place and let nature take its course. However, if the carcass causes great distress, pollution or an accident risk, other dis…
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A humpback whale washed ashore in Kjálfafjörður in the eastern Westfjords, the whale was dead when it was found. The whale carcass is reported in Bæjarins bestu, which says that it is an adult animal. According to the MAST checklist for the disposal of whale carcasses, the first option is to allow the carcass to remain in place and let nature take its course. However, if the carcass causes great distress, pollution or an accident risk, other dis…

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RÚV broke the news in on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
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