Calculating Whale Body Condition (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

Calculating Whale Body Condition

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This image shows how researchers calculate whale body condition using measurements such as whale length, fluke length and body surface area. Image source: Leila S. Lemos, Oregon State University. This research was conducted under NOAA/NMFS permits #16011 and #21678 issued to John Calambokidis.

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GEMM Lab, Oregon State University

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