Over 100 sperm whales gather in Kalpitiya, onlookers puzzled

An aggregation of over 100 Sperm Whales in seas around Kalpitiya left many onlooker puzzle. This unusually large aggregation

was first recorded around Bar Reef area of Kalpitiya. Upali Mallikarachchi of Marine & Coastal Resources Conservation Foundation who witnessed the large gathering last weekend said these Whales were seen swimming toward North on Saturday.

Whales are capable of sensing sound from underwater and there is also speculation that the sound waves and shock waves
generated by the underwater earthquake last week could trigger this sudden aggregation. Another phenomenon is that underwater drilling that has been done for oil exploration too could have an impact

The whales eventually dispersed by breaking into few groups, said naturalists who had gone to observe this unusual gathering. Read More

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