Sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus , stranding on the Pakistani coast
Sperm whales ( Physeter macrocephalus ) occur frequently in stranding records worldwide. However, none have been reported along the Pakistani coastline to date. This paper documents the first reported stranding of a sperm whale on the Pakistani coast. Ultimately, this finding is important in the pla...
Published in: | Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
2007
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025315407054793 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0025315407054793 |
Summary: | Sperm whales ( Physeter macrocephalus ) occur frequently in stranding records worldwide. However, none have been reported along the Pakistani coastline to date. This paper documents the first reported stranding of a sperm whale on the Pakistani coast. Ultimately, this finding is important in the planning of Pakistan's Biodiversity Action Plan and its National Conservation Strategy for marine mammals. |
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