GAROWE (Kaab TV) – Residents of Bareeda, a coastal town in Puntland’s Bari region, have reported the discovery of whales washing ashore, raising concerns about marine life and environmental challenges in the area.
On Monday, locals said they found one dead whale along the beach. By the evening, a second whale was also reported to have washed ashore, sparking alarm among the community.
The cause of these incidents remains unclear, and there has been no official statement from Puntland authorities or local officials regarding the stranded whales.
Somalia has long struggled with the effects of climate change and marine pollution, which continue to threaten marine ecosystems.
Reports in the past have highlighted the discovery of toxic barrels along the country’s coasts, including in central, southern, and northeastern regions.
These barrels, suspected to be industrial waste, were allegedly dumped in Somali waters, although no independent investigations have been conducted to confirm these claims.
Fishermen in Bareeda have expressed concerns over declining fish stocks, attributing it to the impacts of climate change and worsening environmental pollution in the ocean.
Despite recurring reports of toxic waste and environmental degradation along Somalia’s coastline, neither the Somali government nor Puntland authorities have addressed the issue publicly.