The Fujairah Environment Authority, in partnership with the Port of Fujairah, Fujairah Research Centre, and Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre, successfully guided a Bryde’s whale from the baleen species back to its migration path after it was spotted near the Port of Fujairah a few days ago.
Experts and researchers from the four organizations conducted scientific studies and marine surveys to evaluate the whale’s health, behavior, and vital functions while monitoring seawater quality in its vicinity. The tests confirmed that the whale was in good health with normal vital functions.
The round-the-clock monitoring, research, and rescue operations by dedicated teams ensured the whale’s safety and smooth return to its migration route, preventing any interference with navigation activities at the Port of Fujairah. Experts in marine environments and marine mammal behavior utilized advanced technologies to handle this exceptional case with precision and professionalism.
"This kind of operation requires coordinated efforts and close collaboration among relevant entities to handle the situation professionally and avoid compromising Fujairah’s environmental security," said Aseela Al Mualla, Director of the Fujairah Environment Authority.
"Whales are among the largest and most magnificent marine creatures that help maintain ecological balance. Their presence along Fujairah’s coasts is a clear indication of the region’s healthy marine environment and unique biodiversity."
Al Mualla expressed gratitude to the Authority’s strategic partners and their scientific teams for their relentless efforts in rescuing the extraordinary creature, praising their collaboration with the Biodiversity Team at the Fujairah Environment Authority to ensure the safe return of the Bryde’s whale to its migration path.
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