Body Area Index Comparison (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

Body Area Index Comparison

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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.

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GEMM Lab, Oregon State University

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