Freed Entangled Whale “Starry Knight” Seen Breaching and in Healthy Condition
August 16, 2025
The young humpback whale Starry Knight, seen entangled near Sooke on July 14 and later freed by rescuers, was spotted breaching near
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“The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too.”
The young humpback whale Starry Knight, seen entangled near Sooke on July 14 and later freed by rescuers, was spotted breaching near
This cookie sea star found near Calvert Island, British Columbia, shows how SSWD “melts” the animal’s flesh. Photo credit: Hakai Institute / University of British Columbia