Whales and the Symphony of the Sea

(GLO) - In early July, the Vung Boi and Nhon Ly coastal areas (Quy Nhon Dong ward) became the focus of attention for nature lovers when Bryde's whales - a giant whale species - unexpectedly appeared repeatedly to hunt near the shore.

This magnificent and rare sight left many people in awe. In particular, numerous photographers and locals flocked to the coastal area hoping to witness firsthand the moment the whales surfaced from the turquoise waters.

A mother and calf Bryde's whale bravely sail through the waves hunting for prey in the Vung Boi area (Phu My commune). This rare and magical moment, captured from above, shows the bond between the mother and calf whales in the deep blue ocean. Photo: Nguyen Dung

Bryde's whales open their mouths wide to hunt prey amidst the glorious sunrise over the sea. Seabirds circle around, creating a breathtaking scene. Photo: Nguyen Dung

Ms. Cao Diem, a photographer from Ho Chi Minh City, was present in Nhon Ly ward early in the morning to capture this special moment. Sharing her experience, she said: “I have traveled to many places to photograph nature, but this is the first time I have witnessed a giant whale surfacing just a few dozen meters from the boat. My heart stopped when my lens captured the moment it lunged to swallow a school of anchovies in the deep blue water. It was a rare and magical moment.”

Photographers are capturing images of whales hunting. Photo: Nguyen Dung

A close-up view of the moment a Bryde's whale opens its mouth wide and leaps to the surface to hunt prey. Photo: Nguyen Dung

Bryde's whales leap out of the water, opening their enormous mouths wide to hunt prey. Photo: Nguyen Dung

Not only photographers, but also those in the tourism industry see this as a golden opportunity to spread the natural beauty of the central coastal region. Nguyen Hoang Loi, a community tourism guide in Nhon Ly ward, shared: “I’ve been in this profession for many years, but I’ve never seen tourists as excited as this time. Many people were overwhelmed with joy when they saw whales appear offshore, then suddenly surface to hunt right before their eyes.”

Bryde's whales surface to hunt amidst flocks of seabirds soaring overhead. The whales' unique purplish-pink neck grooves and wide-open mouths create a magical scene against the backdrop of the blue sea. Photo: Nguyen Dung

Experts believe that the appearance of the Bryde's whale near the shore is a positive sign indicating that the marine ecosystem in Gia Lai is recovering well, with abundant food sources, especially schools of anchovies and scad, species that whales often prey on. At the same time, it serves as a reminder to people to preserve and protect the marine environment so that such miraculous moments can continue to occur.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/ca-voi-va-ban-hoa-ca-cua-bien-ca-post561091.html