A DEAD porpoise washed up on Eype Beach at the weekend.
West Bay Coastguard was alerted to the sighting at 1.51pm on Saturday, whilst out on patrol.
The team was tasked with investigating and recording details of the animal.
A spokesman for West Bay Coastguard said: “Dolphins, porpoises and whales are all protected under the Royal Fish Laws of the United Kingdom and HM Coastguard undertakes duties on behalf of the Receiver of a Wreck to record details of Royal Fish washed ashore.
“Details including full measurements, tooth count, sex, dorsal, pectoral & fluke condition as well as notable injuries were all recorded on paperwork which is destined for the Natural History Museum for analysis.
“Onward recovery and disposal was sought by Solent Coastguard via the local authorities.”
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