Stranding

If solar storms and strandings were indeed connected, the scientists thought they might detect patterns in Earth’s geomagnetic activity in the time surrounding a stranding event.

If we can determine what conditions promote strandings and develop an alert system that recognizes when those factors are coming together, then stranding networks in different areas can prepare for the event and get rescue efforts on the ground sooner.

Whale Stranding Indonesia, a nongovernmental organization, says in 2020 more than 70 marine mammals were found stranded, including dugongs, which are medium-sized marine mammals that are related to manatees.

All of these factors increase the probability of stranding and the severity of the consequences. Since 2011, there have been several strandings that resulted in unplanned evacuations, because the passengers became desperate from personal discomfort or lack of confidence of being rescued.