Stranding of a whale (Balaenoptera sp.) At Murdeshwar Beach, Uttar Kannad district of Karnataka

Not Available A baleen whale, Balaenoptera sp. was found washed ashore, dead at Murdeshwar beach north of Bhatkal on 10.1.2001. The whale was reported to be found dead and floating in the inshore waters off Honavar for about one week before it was washed ashore. The carcass was in highly decomposed...

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Main Author: Arghekar,V Udaya
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: CMFRI 2001
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Online Access:http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/59649
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Summary:Not Available A baleen whale, Balaenoptera sp. was found washed ashore, dead at Murdeshwar beach north of Bhatkal on 10.1.2001. The whale was reported to be found dead and floating in the inshore waters off Honavar for about one week before it was washed ashore. The carcass was in highly decomposed state and detailed measurements could not be made. Not Available