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Rare Bryde's Whales Spotted Near Gwadar, Boosting Marine Conservation

10/25/2025

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World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Pakistan) confirmed four Bryde’s whales sighted near Gwadar by local fishermen.
The sighting occurred about five kilometers from shore when Captain Ameer Dad Kareem noticed movement.
Bryde’s whales feed on schooling fish and are listed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
WWF-Pakistan said the finding underscores marine protection and praised local fishermen, aiming to boost biodiversity and sustainable fishing along Pakistan’s coastline.

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World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Pakistan) confirmed four Bryde’s whales sighted near Gwadar by local fishermen.
The sighting occurred about five kilometers from shore when Captain Ameer Dad Kareem noticed movement.
Bryde’s whales feed on schooling fish and are listed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
WWF-Pakistan said the finding underscores marine protection and praised local fishermen, aiming to boost biodiversity and sustainable fishing along Pakistan’s coastline.