The stranding of rorqual whale Balaenoptera musculus (Linnaeus) in the Gulf of Mannar

The note embodies observations on the stranding of a rorqual whale Balaenoptera musculus (Linnaeus) measuring 6.35 m in total length in the shallow waters off Ovari on 20-12-1976. This is the first recorded instance of stranding of this species alive along this coast. General morphological features...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Marichamy, R, Rajapandian, M E, Srinivasan, A
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: MBAI 1984
Subjects:
Stranding
Marine Mammals
Rorqual
Balaenoptera musculus
Online Access:http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/1280/
http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/1280/1/Mari_168-170.pdf
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Summary:The note embodies observations on the stranding of a rorqual whale Balaenoptera musculus (Linnaeus) measuring 6.35 m in total length in the shallow waters off Ovari on 20-12-1976. This is the first recorded instance of stranding of this species alive along this coast. General morphological features are given. Instances of strandings in other parts of the country are also listed.

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