Scientists puzzled by unusual Australian whale season, with beach closures and carcasses reported

Marine scientists say this whale season is unlike anything they have seen, according to The Conversation. Separate reports note a closed Cottesloe beach after a carcass was removed and a decomposing whale near Sydney's Coogee beach.

Timeline

1. 29 Oct, 09:00 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 29 Oct, 09:00 UTCThe Conversation explains scientists' puzzlement
3. 29 Oct, 09:00 UTCABC reports Cottesloe beaches shut after carcass
4. 29 Oct, 09:00 UTCGuardian reports Coogee whale carcass dispute

Top sources

• australia 2026 whale season anomaliesGoogle Trends
• Cottesloe beaches shut as dead whale carcass removedABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Decomposing whale near Sydney’s Coogee beach should be towed out to sea, Indigenous rangers sayThe Guardian