Heartbreaking for sea lovers as two Bryde's whale carcasses were found dead at nearly the same time. Autopsies are being conducted to find the cause amid concerns about impacts on the marine ecosystem. Tags: [Bryde's whale, marine death, autopsy, marine ecosystem, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan]
On 6 Nov 2026 at 13:00 GMT+7, at Hat Sai Met Nuad viewpoint, Laem Phak Bia subdistrict, Ban Laem district, Phetchaburi province, Mr. Meechai Leelachiewchankul, Director of Marine and Coastal Resources Office 3, along with veterinarian Ms. Rachawadee Chantra, a specialist from the research center, officials from Marine and Coastal Resources Office 3 (MCR 3) Phetchaburi, and staff from the Upper Gulf of Thailand Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center (Samut Sakhon) worked together using an excavator to drag a male Bryde's whale carcass nearly 9 meters long, found bloated and dead in the sea emitting a strong odor, ashore. The whale was brought onto the beach for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.Tags: [Bryde's whale, autopsy, Phetchaburi, marine resources, veterinary]
Earlier, professional photographers and tourists took boats out to see Bryde's whales during their feeding and surface displays, a popular period for whale watching about 10 nautical miles offshore, approximately a 2-hour trip. They discovered a nearly 9-meter-long, approximately 5-ton Bryde's whale carcass bloated and dead in the sea near Bang Tabun, Ban Laem district, Phetchaburi. The tourists decided to tie a rope around the carcass and drag it back to the shore at Hat Sai Met Nuad beach, Laem Phak Bia subdistrict, Ban Laem district, Phetchaburi, to hand it over to authorities for action.Tags: [Bryde's whale, whale watching, tourists, Phetchaburi, marine death]
Meanwhile, local fishermen in Cha-Am district, Phetchaburi, operating under the Facebook page “Pa Luk On Kha Sing,” posted a video showing a second Bryde's whale carcass about 13-14 meters long, bloated and dead in the sea near Cha-Am beach at coordinate 08-42-300 nautical miles. It is estimated to have died several days prior. This second whale carcass was later washed ashore by waves near Bo Fai beach, Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, yesterday.Tags: [Bryde's whale, carcass, fishermen, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, marine death]
The discovery of two Bryde's whale carcasses in close time proximity raises concerns about the marine resource situation, especially for large marine animals that play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. However, it is not yet possible to conclude whether the deaths are related or linked to changes in the marine environment.Tags: [marine ecology, Bryde's whale, environmental impact, marine resources]
It is necessary to await the results of autopsies conducted by officials and experts, including examination of the carcass condition, internal organs, and relevant scientific data, to determine the true cause of death. This will help assess if any factors may affect the Bryde's whale population and the local marine ecosystem.Tags: [autopsy, marine biology, Bryde's whale, scientific investigation]
This incident highlights the importance of closely monitoring and tracking rare marine animals to preserve the richness of marine and coastal resources and to prevent potential long-term ecological impacts.Tags: [wildlife monitoring, marine conservation, ecosystem protection, marine biodiversity]