Amazing Bryde's whales return to hunt near Binh Dinh coast

(PLVN) - At noon on June 7, a rare Bryde's whale appeared in the waters of Binh Dinh, hunting very close to shore. This was not only a wonderful natural moment, but also continued to affirm Binh Dinh's position as a new "meeting place" for eco-tourism, opening up a golden opportunity for visitors to see with their own eyes the "gentle giants" of the ocean.

While leading a group of tourists, Mr. Nguyen Van Xin, a local tour guide, was lucky enough to witness and record a scene of a whale about 5 meters long, weighing about 600 kg, surfacing to hunt for prey about 500 meters off the coast of Xuan Thanh. Surrounding it were flocks of seabirds hovering around, waiting to "share" the feast.

Experts from the Center for Biodiversity Conservation and Endangered Species (CBES) said that the dolphin seen by tourists was most likely a Bryde's whale ( scientific name Balaenoptera edeni), similar to the species previously recorded at De Gi - Vung Boi beach.

Image of whale hunting recorded by tour guide Nguyen Van Xin

Sharing with reporters, Mr. Nguyen Van Xin said: "Although I have been attached to the sea for many years, this is the first time I have witnessed the scene of whales coming so close to shore and so naturally. It is truly a precious gift from the sea for us and tourists."

In recent years, whales have frequently appeared in Binh Dinh waters. In June 2024, a whale measuring more than 10 meters long and weighing about 7 tons was recorded in Hon Seo waters, Nhon Ly commune, Quy Nhon city.

In recent years, rare whales often appear in Binh Dinh waters.

Previously, a pod of whales had returned to the De Gi - Vung Boi sea area, about 1,000 meters from shore, creating a fascinating scene that attracted many photographers. The Binh Dinh Province Department of Fisheries said that the appearance of whales showed that the local marine environment was clean and food sources were abundant. If well protected, whales could return regularly, contributing to promoting the image and developing marine ecotourism.

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