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A group of researchers from New Zealand at Scott Base have had a rare sighting of Arnoux's beaked whales.

The Arnouxs beaked whales spotted in Antarctic waters near Scott Base. Photo: Antartica New Zealand Antarctica New Zealand science tech Jamie McGaw said he counted about 12 whales in total - and it looked like they were having a ball. "They made their way across the water right in front of the station, only a few kilometres offshore. "They were tail-slapping and breaching, with the boom of their bodies hitting the water echoing around Pram Point. "We werent sure exactly what type of whale they...

“Beaked whales are known for being incredibly elusive, so it is very exciting for the Scott Base team to be offered the rare chance to see these cryptic animals,” she said. McGaw said the “boom” of their bodies hitting the water echoed around Pram Point on the southeastern side of Hut Point Peninsula. The animals can grow to around 10 metres in length. “We weren’t sure exactly what type of whale they were, so the base was buzzing with discussion following the sighting,” McGaw s...

Rare whale spotted swimming for first time ever in New Zealand waters 2 Feb, 2021 10:33 PM 3 minutes to read The researchers managed to capture a picture of the whales beak. Photo / Facebook NZ Herald One of the most mysterious whales of the ocean has been spotted off the Northland coastline, marking the first time it has ever been seen alive in New Zealand waters. The Far Out Ocean Research Collective today announced the exciting and rare sighting of three Ginkgo toothed beaked whales swimming...