| Abstract: | The distribution of the sperm whale, Physeter catodon, was documented in the Gulf of Mexico during 1979 to 1981 using regular aerial surveys and opportunistic sightings from ships. Most sightings were in the western Gulf of Mexico in deep waters near the edge of the continental shelf. A total of 47 adults and 12 young animals was sighted in groups containing from one to 14 animals. |
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| ProdID: | 5223723 |
| Citation Author: | Collum, L.A.; Fritts, T.H. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Southwestern Naturalist |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 101-104 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Sperm whales (Physeter catodon) in the Gulf of Mexico; 1985; Article; Journal; Southwestern Naturalist; Collum, L.A.; Fritts, T.H. |
| Citation Start Page: | 101 |
| Citation Volume: | 30 |
| Citation Year: | 1985 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Sperm whales (Physeter catodon) in the Gulf of Mexico; 1985; Article; Journal; Southwestern Naturalist; Collum, L.A.; Fritts, T.H. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www.jstor.org/stable/3670663 |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:19 -0500 |
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