Whole pod of Pilot Whales dies on Scottish beach

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(07-14-2024, 04:31 PM)Catherine Wrote: It is quite disturbing that so many whales stranded. This seems to be happening more and more.

You are right. This is happening more and more - and no conclusive evidence is ever released from post-mortems.
There is growing suspicion that the whales' sonar systems are being confused by the widespread use of sonar by fishing vessels and by the military:
"Some scientists believe sonar signals and other man-made loud underwater noises may contribute to beaching events. Low and mid-frequency active sonar is used by militaries to detect submarines, and for other acoustic exercises. These frequencies do not affect all species but can be deadly for some. Low sonar can cause hemorrhaging in animals exposed to the sonar, and others will beach themselves to escape the sound."
Source: https://wildlifeflorida.org/whales-beach/