Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) helps to ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science.
DFO is aware of the dead humpback whale in Northeast of Dog Island.
We spoke with Kevin Guest who is the Communications Advisor with Fisheries Management.
He says they do not know the cause of death but there are no obvious signs of gear entanglement.
DFO reminds the public that physical contact with whale carcasses is discouraged due to the possibility of disease transmission or injury.
If individuals come across a dead whale, they can report it to Whale Release and Strandings Newfoundland and Labrador (Tangly Whales Inc.) at 1-888-895-3003 or 1-709-895-3003.
With regards to the clean-up, generally, if a dead whale is beached:
•Within a municipality/city – the Municipality is responsible.
•On crown land – the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is responsible; and,
•Within the boundaries of a National Park — Parks Canada is responsible.