Body Area Index Comparison (IMAGE) Oregon State University Caption These images show the same whale during different years and phases of reproduction, and the whale's corresponding Body Area Index. The BAI is similar to the Body Mass Index, or BMI, in people. Image source: Leila S. Lemos. This research was conducted under NOAA/NMFS permits #16011 and #21678 issued to John Calambokidis. Credit GEMM Lab, Oregon State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.