Jan 11, 2024
Marine experts from Thailand's DMCR embark on unsuccessful quest to find elusive Omura's whale
A team of experts led by Thailand's DMCR Director-General Dr Pinsak Suraswadi and specialist Dr Kongkiat Kittiwattanawong embarked on a mission to find the rare albino Omura's whale off the coast of Phuket, but their quest was unsuccessful. However, they discovered several rare marine creatures. The three-day survey yielded four to six Omura's whale sightings in the lower Phang Nga Bay area and near Koh Hei. The team faced challenges due to strong winds and waves, but the afternoon proved more favourable for their operations.