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Two rare whales spotted in Abu Dhabi waters

Thursday, 23 December 2021 14:50

By ARN News Staff

Two Orcinus Orca have been spotted off the coast of Abu Dhabi.

The Environmental Agency of Abu Dhabi tweeted photos of the whales swimming side-by-side.

The spotting, they highlighted "indicates the health and quality of the emirate's waters and marine biodiversity".

Two rare whales (orcinus orca) spotted off the coast of Abu Dhabi by @EADTweets’ team, indicating the health and quality of the emirate's waters and marine biodiversity. pic.twitter.com/eA9eAwiDSF
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) December 23, 2021

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