On the stranding of Sei whale Balaenoptera borealis along Gulf of Mannar coast
An incidence of stranding of Sei whale Balaenoptera borealis has been observed at Kayalpatnam in Gulf of Mannar. This region appears to be known for such occurrences as seen from the earlier records. Gulf of Mannar is being frequented by different whales such as Blue whale, Sperm whale, Rorqual whal...
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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CMFRI; Kochi
1989
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Online Access: | http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/3068/ http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/3068/1/Article_13.pdf |
Summary: | An incidence of stranding of Sei whale Balaenoptera borealis has been observed at Kayalpatnam in Gulf of Mannar. This region appears to be known for such occurrences as seen from the earlier records. Gulf of Mannar is being frequented by different whales such as Blue whale, Sperm whale, Rorqual whale, Sei whale etc., on their migration towards the Indian and Sri Lankan coasts for the purpose of breeding. |
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