Recuse efforts are underway after a mass stranding of whales on Tasmania’s west coast. 

A pod of around 230 pilot whales washed up on Ocean Beach and on a sand flat inside Macquarie Harbour yesterday.

Almost all of the whales have died, with rescuers working to save the 35 still alive.

Just two years ago, the harbour was the site for Australia’s worst mass whale stranding on record, where 470 became stranded.

All but 100 of the pilot whales died.

Members of the public are being advised to stay clear of the beach.

Image: NRE Tas via Getty Images, Huon Aquaculture via Getty Images