A dead sei whale was found on Saturday on the coast of the city of Algarrobo in central Chile, attracting the attention of residents and visitors to the coastal area, Anadolu reports.
According to local reports, the dead whale was seen lying on the coastline, while environmental authorities were notified of the case and initiated the relevant procedures.
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Experts point out that whale deaths on the coast are often linked to ship collisions, noise pollution, accidental catches in fishing nets, disease or changes in the marine ecosystem./ AA