一只座头鲸在不列颠哥伦比亚省附近死亡;DFO进行调查,指出船只碰撞是可能的原因。 A humpback whale died near British Columbia; DFO investigates, noting vessel strikes as a likely cause.

渔业和海洋部正在调查2025年11月8日在Lasqueti岛附近发现的21岁的座头鲸Polyphemus的死亡事件,这是在不列颠哥伦比亚省沿海数周内第三次证实的座头鲸死亡事件。 The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is investigating the death of a 21-year-old humpback whale, Polyphemus, found near Lasqueti Island on November 8, 2025, marking the third confirmed humpback whale death off British Columbia’s coast within weeks. 虽然原因尚未确定,但船只撞击是众所周知的对座头鲸的主要威胁,自商业捕鲸结束以来,座头鲸种群已经反弹。 While the cause remains undetermined, vessel strikes are a known major threat to humpback whales, whose populations have rebounded since commercial whaling ended. 9月底和10月中旬前两次死亡事件与船只碰撞有关,包括高速渡轮罢工。 Two prior deaths in late September and mid-October were linked to vessel collisions, including a high-speed ferry strike. 专家指出,许多罢工都未报告,鲸鱼在被击中数周或数月后可能死亡。 Experts note that many strikes go unreported and whales may die weeks or months after being hit. 增加报告可能反映提高认识和问责制,特别是在客运船只中。 Increased reporting may reflect better awareness and accountability, particularly among passenger-carrying vessels. DFO正在进行坏死检查,敦促公众报告看到鲸鱼或鲸鱼事件。 DFO is conducting a necropsy and urges the public to report whale sightings or incidents.