Whale stranding in New Zealand
More than 30 pilot whales stranded on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean with the help of conservation workers and residents after four of them died. New Zealand is a whale stranding hotspot, and pilot whales are prolific stranders.
Key Points
- New Zealand is a whale stranding hotspot
- Pilot whales are known to be prolific stranders
- Indigenous people consider whales a sacred treasure
Pros
- Over 30 pilot whales safely returned to the ocean
- Efforts made by hundreds of people to help save the whales
Cons
- Four pilot whales died during the stranding