Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) in Al Wusta Governorate is currently investigating the death of an Arabian Sea humpback whale that was reported to have died on Tuesday near the coast of Al Jazir in Al Wusta Governorate.
In collaboration with relevant authorities, including the Wali’s Office, the Royal Oman Police (ROP), and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, the EA has initiated a systematic approach to address the incident, aiming to identify the whale and determine the cause of its death.
The EA emphasized its commitment to ensuring effective cooperation among all parties involved. The fully operational team is tasked with completing the investigation and arranging for the whale to be buried in an appropriate location.
The Arabian Sea humpback whale is listed as a rare and endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's red list. It is one of 20 whale species found in the waters of the Sultanate of Oman, as supported by research conducted through satellite tracking.
