Two dead dolphins found on the Balearic coast

PalmTwo adult striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalbaTwo dead sea turtles were found on January 18th and 19th on two beaches in the Balearic Islands. One was found in Cala Galdana, Menorca, and the other on Trenc beach, Mallorca. In both cases, the animals were found in good physical condition and were taken to the Palma Aquarium Foundation facilities for analysis and scientific study.

According to the Foundation, both dolphins are adult males, and their examination allowed for the collection of samples and relevant data to deepen our understanding of the cetacean populations inhabiting the Balearic Sea, as well as the threats they face in this environment. The operation was carried out with the support and collaboration of various entities, including the Trenc-Salobrar de Campos Natural Park, the Sa Ràpita Nautical Club, and the public company TRAGSA. The Palma Aquarium Foundation emphasized the importance of coordinated work between institutions to ensure an appropriate response to congestion incidents and to advance marine conservation. Both operations were part of the project for the conservation and protection of threatened marine species in the Balearic Islands, which includes sea turtles, cetaceans, and sharks, and were authorized by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. The marine wildlife stranding service in the Balearic Islands has been managed by COFIB, an agency attached to the species protection service of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment. This service has been key to ensuring both assistance to animals and the collection of essential scientific information for the management and preservation of the Balearic marine environment.