TRA sperm whale was spotted off the coast of Hatay in southern Turkey, near the mouth of the Asi River where it flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The sighting was made by members of the Hatay Diving Center during their return trip from a diving event. They observed the whale for some time and recorded video footage with a mobile phone before the whale swam away. A local expert, Dr. Pedram Türkoğlu, commented on the rarity of such an occurrence, calling it a great privilege.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a rare natural event without any political commentary, framing, or bias. It focuses on the observation of a sperm whale and includes a quote from a local expert expressing admiration for the event, but no ideological stance is taken.
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- press release Anadolu Agency (AA)