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
Balaenoptera musculus
Online Access:https://eprints.cmfri.org.in/1280/
https://eprints.cmfri.org.in/1280/1/Mari_168-170.pdf

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