[MARMAM] Pilot whale stranding in Utila, Honduras

Dear MarMams, On the 6th of October, 2008 five pilot whales were found stranded on the east coast of Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras. At a time of discovery all animals were dead. Local veterinarian was trying to do post-mortem examination but the sea conditions make it difficult. Thus, the cause of the stranding is still unknown. It is the second cetacean stranding on this small island of Honduran Caribbean this year. In January two Cuvier's beaked whales were found on the south coast of the island. For more information on the pilot whale stranding please contact Dr. Steve Box (Utila Centre for Marine Ecology) at: steve@utilaecology.org