The Existence of different Fin Whale, Balaenoptera Physalus, populations in South Atlantic waters.

The southern hemisphere has been divided into six Areas for baleen whale management purposes. It was assumed that of the different baleen whale species one population lives in each Area. However, evidence exists which suggests that different Fin Whale populations intermingle on the feeding grounds o...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Bijdragen tot de Dierkunde
Main Authors: van Beek, J.G., van Utrecht, W.L.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: Brill 1984
Subjects:
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
General Environmental Science
Balaenoptera physalus
baleen whale
Fin whale
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/26660644-05401009
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Summary:The southern hemisphere has been divided into six Areas for baleen whale management purposes. It was assumed that of the different baleen whale species one population lives in each Area. However, evidence exists which suggests that different Fin Whale populations intermingle on the feeding grounds of anArea. This obviously would have implications with respect to Fin Whale management.

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