Occurrence of blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) in offshore waters of southeastern Brazil
Abstract
At-sea sightings of blue whales, Balaenoptera musculus, in Brazil are rare. A mother-calf pair was observed in deep (2645 m) waters off southeastern Brazil (22°11′S 038°58′W); during a seismic survey in July 2014. It is unknown to which of the subspecies the animals sighted belong. The presence of a calf suggests that blue whales use deep waters off Brazil as calving or nursing grounds. The identification and conservation of wintering grounds...
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Title
Occurrence of blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) in offshore waters of southeastern Brazil
Published Date
Feb 20, 2019
Journal
Volume
12
Issue
1
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