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ThermometerAn unusual marine visitor is currently attracting attention in northern Germany: a beluga whale has apparently been spotted in the Flensburg Fjord. Several media reports, including the newspaper Der Nordschleswiger and the Danish broadcaster tvSyd, all confirm sightings of this rare animal.
According to reports, the white whale has been in the waters between Denmark and Germany for several weeks now. The first sightings are said to have been made in the Årøsund area, and the animal was later spotted further south. There are now indications that the beluga has made its way as far as the Flensburg Fjord. Experts believe that the various sightings are of one and the same animal.
Beluga whales are actually native to Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, such as off Greenland or around Spitsbergen. It is considered rare for a single animal to stray as far as the Baltic Sea, but it is not an isolated case. Experts attribute such deviations, among other things, to the fact that belugas prefer coastal waters and occasionally stray from their usual habitat.
The latest sighting is part of a series of unusual whale sightings: a beached humpback whale off the island of Poel has been making headlines for weeks now.
Hopes of returning to the open sea
With a body length of around three to six metres, the beluga whale is significantly smaller than a humpback whale. It is characterised by its white colouring and its remarkable ability to communicate – these animals are known for their diverse vocalisations and are often referred to as the ‘canaries of the sea’.
According to experts, the whale currently being observed appears agile and healthy so far. There is therefore hope that it will find its way back to deeper, more open waters on its own.
Nevertheless, the situation is not without risks: in the narrow coastal regions of the Baltic Sea, dangers include fishing nets, shipping traffic and potential disorientation. Whether the beluga whale will remain in the region permanently or soon head north again is currently uncertain. However, experts hope that the animal will find its way back to safe Arctic habitats.
