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Assessment of the Population of the North Pacific Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
April 28, 201110 pages
Background paper
Assessment of the Population of the North Pacific Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
Description
The humpback whale is one of the best-known and most easily recognizable of the large whales. It is known for its frequent acrobatic behavior and its occasional tendency to approach vessels.