Whale Strandings on Rise Along Southwest Coast of India

Imagine whales getting stuck on the beach much more often!

Scientists in India found that this is happening a lot more, especially in the last few years.

They looked at data from the last 20 years and saw a big jump in how often whales wash ashore.

This is happening in certain areas along the coast, including Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa.

Warmer oceans and changes in the water, like more food, might be drawing the whales closer to shore, but it is also making them more vulnerable to dangers.

The researchers are looking for ways to predict these events so they can help protect the whales.