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Thames authorities urge public not to share whale locations

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 4:04 PM UTC · How we work

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Port of London Authority and British Divers Marine Life Rescue are protecting pilot whales in the River Thames.
British Divers Marine Life Rescue reported 25 long-finned pilot whales near Coalhouse Fort at East Tilbury on Thursday.
Authorities warned the whales face higher stranding risk from tides, vessel traffic and disturbance in shallow waterways.
The public was asked not to share the whales' location online to avoid noise and crowds.

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Port of London Authority and British Divers Marine Life Rescue are protecting pilot whales in the River Thames.
British Divers Marine Life Rescue reported 25 long-finned pilot whales near Coalhouse Fort at East Tilbury on Thursday.
Authorities warned the whales face higher stranding risk from tides, vessel traffic and disturbance in shallow waterways.
The public was asked not to share the whales' location online to avoid noise and crowds.