Marine mammal researchers from the German Oceanographic Museum, the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, and the ITAW are tirelessly analyzing respiratory rate, skin condition, and navigational behavior. The sobering conclusion: While the whale is surprisingly well-nourished, it shows secondary infections on its flank and slowed breathing – clear signs of stress and exhaustion.
The team is using so-called paddle-splash techniques: loud clapping with paddles is intended to gently encourage the animal without touching it. A risky balancing act between helping and overtaxing it.
But it’s not just medical questions that are stirring up emotions – there’s also a lot of human tension.
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