9.8-Meter Sperm Whale Stranded in Ternate, KKP Reveals Condition

Female Sperm Whales Undergoing Moderate Decay

Based on the results of identification at the location, the sperm whale is known to be female. The condition is categorized as moderate decay or code three, with the outer skin peeling off.

Officers also performed morphometric measurements to document the size and characteristics of the whale's body.

The measurement results show that the whale has a total length of 9.8 meters with a body circumference of 6.6 meters.

The length of the pectoral fin is 75 centimeters, the dorsal fin is 40 centimeters, and the tail is 2.8 meters long.

Morphometric data is required as part of documentation of handling stranded marine mammals. The information also supports the recording and monitoring of marine biota conditions in coastal areas.

Whale Carcass Buried Using Excavators

The large size of the whale's body makes the transfer process unable to be done manually. The joint team used an excavator to move the carcass while digging a burial pit.

The whale carcass was then buried not far from the discovery site. The site selection is carried out to facilitate periodic monitoring and inspection after the burial process.