Bruinvis Population Examined: Insights from the National Whale Survey
The Findings of the National Whale Survey
During the first National Whale Survey on Saturday, sixty bruinvissen were counted, according to Stichting Rugvin. Over 200 volunteers searched twelve locations along the Dutch coast for whales, primarily inhabiting the Wadden Sea, North Sea, and Oosterschelde.
Among the sighted bruinvissen was a mother with a calf. Additionally, a possible dolphin, which is also categorized among the whales, was reported. The majority of sightings occurred in Oosterschelde, where volunteers documented 26 bruinvissen, making them the smallest whale species in Europe.
Where the Sightings Occurred
- Oosterschelde
- Vlissingen
- Den Helder
- Texel
- Den Oever
- IJmuiden
Stichting Rugvin expresses increasing concern about the survey results. Five years ago, researchers reported sightings of 55 bruinvissen in Oosterschelde alone. Despite the enthusiasm surrounding the survey, conservationists worry about the overall trend of declining whale populations.
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