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Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

Volume 26 Issue 1&2

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

R. Marichamy, M. E. Rajapandian and A. Srinivasan
Abstract

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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Date : 31-12-1984